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Characterizing the preserved ratio impaired spirometry phenotype in all severities of asthma.
Respiratory medicine - 1 Aug 2025
Cottini Marcello, Poto Remo, Bhattacharjee Atanu, Galant Stanley, Lipworth Brian, Gaillard Erol A, Greig Robert, Berti Alvise, Lombardi Carlo, Menzella Francesco, Ventura Laura, Comberiati Pasquale, Chan Rory
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INTRODUCTION: The preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) phenotype is characterized by a maintained FEV1/FVC ratio ≥70 but an abnormal FEV1<80 % predicted. Small airways dysfunction (SAD) is common amongst asthmatics and is associated with poorer clinical outcomes. SAD can be assessed using oscillometry as resistance between 5 and 20Hz (Rrs5-20), reactance at 5Hz (X5) and area under the reactance curve (AX)....
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