Sandeep Shrestha

Quantitative Computed Tomography assessment of pulmonary emphysema: Current applications, clinical correlations, and environmental influences with insights from Northeastern China

Emphysema is the primary cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), defined as having an irreversible loss of alveolar walls, expansion of distal airspaces, worsening airflow obstruction, and progressively worsening complaints of shortness of breath (dyspnea). COPD is a leading cause of death and morbidity...