AI Article Synopsis

  • Dysanapsis refers to a mismatch between the size of the airway tree and the overall lung size, which is often found in many people.
  • This condition is linked to a higher risk of dying from various causes and is particularly related to diseases caused by smoking.
  • Understanding dysanapsis can help in recognizing its impact on respiratory health and the risks associated with tobacco use.

Article Abstract

Dysanapsis – an anthropometric mismatch between airway tree calibre and lung size that is common in the general population – is strongly associated with all-cause mortality and increases susceptibility to tobacco smoking-related diseases https://bit.ly/42oDe8J

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10580540PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00551-2023DOI Listing

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