These could be based on International Classification of Dis- eases (ICD) codes, on lung function criteria, on a com- bination of lung function criteria and symptoms, or on combinations of diagnosed conditions (such as CB or emphysema, or CB, emphysema or asthma), where diag- noses were ...
This occurs when the mycobacterial infection continues proliferating, generally for decades, occupying more and more of the lung volume. In an attempt at adapting, the body will distend the lungs creating additional lung volume for normal gas exchange (breathing). Over time, this causes the ...
These could be based on International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes, on lung function criteria, on a combination of lung function criteria and symptoms, or on combinations of diagnosed conditions (such as CB or emphysema, or CB, emphysema or asthma), where diagnoses were extracted from ...
(1) Background: History of TB is a known risk factor for long-term respiratory impairment affecting lung functions in both restrictive and obstructive lung disease. (2) Methods: We analyzed data from the NHANES I Epidemiologic Follow-up Study (NHEFS), a longitudinal study conducted on a non...