The imaging of asthma using chest computed tomography (CT) is well-established (Jarjour et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 185(4):356-62, 2012; Castro et al., J Allergy Clin Immunol 128:467-78, 2011). Moreover, recent advances in functional imaging of the lungs with advanced computer analysis of both CT and magnetic resonance images (MRI) of the lungs have begun to play a role in quantifying regional obstruction. Specifically, quantitative measurements of the airways for bronchial wall thickening, luminal narrowing and distortion, the amount of mucus plugging, parenchymal density, and ventilation defects that could contribute to the patient's disease course are instructive for the entire care team. In this chapter, we will review common imaging methods and findings that relate to the heterogeneity of asthma. This information can help to guide treatment decisions. We will discuss mucous plugging, quantitative assessment of bronchial wall thickening, delta lumen phenomenon, parenchymal low-density lung on CT, and ventilation defect percentage on MRI as metrics for assessing regional ventilatory dysfunction.
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