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Fig. 8 | Respiratory Research

Fig. 8

From: Quantitative CT analysis using functional imaging is superior in describing disease progression in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis compared to forced vital capacity

Fig. 8

Hypothesis of IPF disease manifestation and progression in terms of FRI parameters. More severe IPF appears to be associated with relatively larger airways. This supports the rationale that the intra-thoracic pressure tends to redistribute due to the stiffness of the alveolar region and subsequently dilate the central and distal airways

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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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