Evaluation of small airway function and its application in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Yan Li
    • Xin-Yang Li
    • Li-Rong Yuan
    • Hai-Long Wang
    • Min Pang
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  • Published online on: September 29, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10822
  • Article Number: 1386
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Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic airway inflammatory disease characterized by incomplete reversible airflow limitation. The diagnosis of COPD is mainly based on pulmonary function examination. In recent years, it has been indicated that small airway dysfunction occurs in patients with all stages of COPD, even in high‑risk smoking groups who have not yet met the diagnostic criteria for COPD. Early recognition of small airway dysfunction and early initiation of small airway targeted therapy have become foci of research. In the present review, the methods of evaluating small airway function were summarized and their merits and shortcomings were discussed. Furthermore, the potential of targeted treatment of small airways in patients with COPD was outlined.
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Li Y, Li X, Yuan L, Wang H and Pang M: Evaluation of small airway function and its application in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). Exp Ther Med 22: 1386, 2021
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Li, Y., Li, X., Yuan, L., Wang, H., & Pang, M. (2021). Evaluation of small airway function and its application in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 22, 1386. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10822
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Li, Y., Li, X., Yuan, L., Wang, H., Pang, M."Evaluation of small airway function and its application in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 22.6 (2021): 1386.
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Li, Y., Li, X., Yuan, L., Wang, H., Pang, M."Evaluation of small airway function and its application in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 22, no. 6 (2021): 1386. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10822