COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSTICS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Keywords:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, computed tomography, radiation diagnostic methods, pulmonary emphysema, bronchiectasis.Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a pervasive and progressive respiratory disorder that presents a significant burden to global healthcare systems. Accurate diagnosis and effective management are paramount in addressing this complex condition. This article delves into the instrumental role of Computed Tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of COPD, leveraging insights gleaned from a thorough study involving 50 patients. This study illuminates how CT imaging, with its ability to offer intricate anatomical and pathological details, is reshaping the landscape of COPD diagnostics and treatment.
Numerous airway and parenchyma disease features can be quantified regionally within the lung using CT imaging, and therefore by assessing these features simultaneously and finding the optimal features for distinguishing COPD from asthma, the treatable traits of these diseases of interest can be identified.
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