High-resolution CT pulmonary findings in children with severe asthma.

CONCLUSION: Children with severe asthma present differences in quantitative chest CT scans compared to healthy controls with strong correlations with pulmonary function tests and previous hospitalizations due to asthma.
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Source: Jornal de Pediatria - February 19, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Silva TKBD, Zanon M, Altmayer S, Pacini GS, Watte G, Stein R, Pitrez PM, Hochhegger B Tags: J Pediatr (Rio J) Source Type: research