| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5600621 | Chest | 2016 | 39 Pages |
Abstract
Current and ex-smokers with prebronchodilator FEV3/FEV6 less than the LLN as the sole abnormality identifies a distinct population with evidence of small airways disease in quantitative CT scanning, impaired indexes of physical function and quality of life otherwise deemed normal by using the current spirometric definition.
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Authors
Asli Gorek MD, Janos MD, PhD, Richard PhD, MD, William W. MD, Surya P. MD, Youngju PhD, Harry B. PhD, George MD, Peter J. MD, Raul San Jose PhD, James E. MD, COPDGene investigators COPDGene investigators,