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  11. Airway Involvement In Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Clinical And Ct Features.

Airway involvement in pulmonary sarcoidosis: Clinical and CT features.

Ying Zhou1, Qian Yao2, Xianqiu Chen3

  • 1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Airway abnormalities affect over a quarter of pulmonary sarcoidosis patients, correlating with increased cough and distinct imaging findings. This highlights the connection between lung and airway disease in sarcoidosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Respiratory Diseases
  • Granulomatous Disorders

Background:

  • Sarcoidosis frequently affects the respiratory system.
  • Limited data exists on airway abnormalities in pulmonary sarcoidosis.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of airway involvement in pulmonary sarcoidosis.
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Main Methods:

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Keywords:
Airway involvementComputed tomography (CT) scanPulmonary sarcoidosisSerum angiotensin-converting enzyme (SACE)

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