Role of Impulse oscillometry(IOS)in diagnosing small airway dysfunction in patients with ILD-A prospective observational study

Conclusion: IOS is a good modality to detect small airway dysfunction in early stages and certain occupational ILD where spirometry may remain normal and can be used as an adjunct to spirometry both for diagnosis and follow up of therapeutic outcomes in ILD.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Sarcoidosis and other granulomatous ILD/DPLD Source Type: research