Increased airway resistance among exclusive waterpipe smokers detected using impulse oscillometry

CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking is associated with increased airway resistance assessed by IOS but not by spirometry in largely asymptomatic individuals from the community.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Medicine - January 25, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hassan A Chami Nourhan Houjeij Maha Makki Lina Itani Hani Tamim Ahmad Al Mulla Bartolome Celli Salah Zeineldine Source Type: research