Introduction: Using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), many aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be diagnosed. FEV1) was seen with lower lobe and overall average MLD whereas a weak linear association of post-FEV1 was observed with (HRCT). This research aimed to evaluate COPD patients' HRCT features.
Materials and Methods: Of the 50 patients with COPD who satisfied the GOLD
guidelines 2014 criteria for inclusion based on spirometry, 35 had an HRCT. The
Philips lung densitometry computer application was used to calculate densities
using these restrictions (-800/-1, 024 Hounsfield unit [HU]) after densitometry
data were verified using phantoms. In order to quantify the attenuation as mean
lung density (MLD) of the lower and upper lobes, we first designated the region
of interest using a free-hand drawing, established restrictions (in HUs), and
then utilised a computer programme.
Results: There was a significant correlation between the smoking index and the
anterior-posterior tracheal diameter (P = 0.036). The tracheal index dropped
with increasing disease severity, which was statistically significant (P =
0.037). Pre-forced expiratory volume in the first second (both coronal (P =
0.042) and sagittal (P = 0.001) lower lobes MLD) showed a weak linear
connection. Additionally, there was a linear connection between sagittal lower
lobe MLD and pre (P = 0.050) and post (P = 0.024) FEV1/forced vital capacity.
In conclusion, HRCT could be a helpful addition to the total COPD examination.
Author(s) Details:
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Career Institute of Medical Sciences,
Lucknow (UP), India.
Seema Singh,
Department of Respiratory Medicine, King Georges Medical University,
Lucknow (UP), India.
Pooja Singh,
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Career Institute of Medical Sciences,
Lucknow (UP), India.
Sandeep K. Singh,
Govt. Pharmacy College, BRD Medical College Campus, Gorakhpur, UP, India.
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