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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEGMENTAL LUNG DIAGNOSTICS

  • US 20070142742A1
  • Filed: 10/18/2006
  • Published: 06/21/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for determining the extent of hyperinflation of a lung compartment, said method comprising:

  • occluding the lung compartment with a catheter so that all air expelled from the compartment passes out through the catheter; and

    measuring the total amount of air expelled from the compartment from the time of initial occlusion until flow from the compartment substantially stops.

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