Diagnostic utility of diaphragm ultrasound for discriminating severity in COPD patients

Conclusion: Diaphragm ultrasound by using Tdi-Insp might be a simple and high diagnostic yield for suspecting of early stage of COPD patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mikura, S., Saraya, T., Minami, T., Ishii, H., Takizawa, H. Tags: Ultrasound Source Type: research