Comparison of impulse oscillometry measurements according to body mass index in patients with asthma

Abstract Background Obesity can lead to increased airway resistance, especially in the peripheral airways. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) may detect small airway changes in asthma. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of obesity on the small airways of the lungs in asthmatic patients by IOS...

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Main Authors: Sami Deniz, Nil Kuranoğlu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-03408-9
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