Emphysema-like lung on CT associated with increased mortality
1. The presence of emphysema-like lung detected on computed tomography (CT) scans was associated with increased all-cause mortality in patients without obstructive lung disease. 2. This link was also associated with patient smoking status. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: Although obstructive lung diseases like emphysema are typically associated with smoking, there is a