Lung density on high resolution computer tomography (HRCT) reflects degree of inflammation in smoker...
Lung density on high resolution computer tomography (HRCT) reflects degree of inflammation in smokers
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Smokers have increased cell concentration in the lower respiratory tract indicating a chronic inflammatory state, which in some individuals may lead to development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Computer tomography (CT) imaging provides means of quantifying pulmonary structure and early signs of disease. We investigated whether lu...
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Lung density on high resolution computer tomography (HRCT) reflects degree of inflammation in smokers
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TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_swepub_ki_se_523410
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_swepub_ki_se_523410
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1465-9921,1465-993X
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1465-993X,1465-9921
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10.1186/1465-9921-15-23
