Emphysema and respiratory bronchiolitis (RB) on high resolution computed tomography of the thorax (HRCT) in smokers with normal spirometry

R. Gil, M. Salinas, M. Florenzano, P. Bitar, I. Moyna (Santiago, Chile)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –A modern approach to lung diseases: from bronchi to pleura
Session: A modern approach to lung diseases: from bronchi to pleura
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 5039
Disease area: Airway diseases

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