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Fig. 1

From: Differences in airway lumen area between supine and upright computed tomography in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Fig. 1

Axial CT images acquired at tracheal bifurcation level in a 74-year old male patient with COPD. a Inspiratory CT in the supine position. b Inspiratory CT in the standing position. c Expiratory CT in the supine position. d Expiratory CT in the standing position. The main bronchial areas were larger in the standing position than in the supine position on both inspiratory and expiratory CT. CT, computed tomography

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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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