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Shows small airways obstruction links to respiratory symptoms and cardiovascular disease in adults, indicating clinical value beyond traditional spirometry.
BACKGROUND: Spirometric small airways obstruction (SAO) is common in the general population. Whether spirometric SAO is associated with respiratory symptoms, cardiometabolic diseases, and quality of life (QoL) is unknown. METHODS: /FVC ≥ LLN). RESULTS: /FVC), was also associated with respiratory symptoms and cardiovascular disease. CONCLUSION: /FVC, in addition to traditional spirometry parameters.
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