Imaging of the distal airways

J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009 Dec;124(6 Suppl):S78-83. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.10.002.

Abstract

Imaging techniques of the lung continue to advance, with improving ability to image the more distal airways. Two imaging techniques are reviewed: computed tomography and magnetic resonance with hyperpolarized helium-3.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Asthma / diagnosis*
  • Asthma / diagnostic imaging
  • Asthma / physiopathology
  • Bronchioles / pathology*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Helium*
  • Humans
  • Lung / anatomy & histology
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Helium