Imaging of the trachea and upper airways in patients with chronic obstructive airway disease
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Abstract:
The upper airways play a crucial role in respiration, as pathway for gases, modulator for airflow, and filter for particulate matter. This article describes the anatomy and physiology of the trachea and upper airways and imaging of the upper airways in patients with chronic obstructive airway disease.
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