Clinical Application of Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) in Early Detection of Airway Changes in Smokers

Clinical Application of Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT) in Early Detection of Airway Changes in Smokers

The forced oscillation technique (FOT) is a non-invasive method to assess airway function by emitting oscillatory signals into the respiratory tract during tidal ventilation. This opinion piece discusses the current use, trialled modification and future directions in utilizing FOT as a novel diagnos...

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Main Authors: Prem Bhattarai, Stephen Myers, Collin Chia, Heinrich C. Weber, Sally Young, Andrew D. Williams, Sukhwinder Singh Sohal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
COPD
forced oscillation technique
smoking
small airways
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/9/2778

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