Peak lung function and rate of decline predict future airflow obstruction and non-respiratory comorbid conditions. Associations between lung function trajectories and emphysema have not been explored.
Adult Life-Course Trajectories of Lung Function and the Development of Emphysema: The CARDIA Lung Study
Peak lung function and rate of decline predict future airflow obstruction and non-respiratory comorbid conditions. Associations between lung function trajectories and emphysema have not been explored.