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We read with interest the article “Dynamic compliance and reactance in older non-smokers with asthma and fixed airflow obstruction” by Durack et al. [1] in the European Respiratory Journal. Oscillometry provides analysis of intrabreath mechanics and airway distensibility measured as the slope of the conductance–lung volume relationship was found to be more sensitive in assessing bronchodilator responsiveness in relation to reactance versus lung volume [2].
Abstract
Airway distensibility measurement indices might be useful for providing additional information in detecting airway wall pathology in asthma https://bit.ly/3ntNLya
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: All authors declare no conflicts of interest.
- Received August 29, 2021.
- Accepted September 6, 2021.
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