Transthoracic Ultrasonography Findings and Their Relation to Spirometric Indices in Patients With Obstructive and Restrictive Respiratory Diseases

Transthoracic Ultrasonography Findings and Their Relation to Spirometric Indices in Patients With Obstructive and Restrictive Respiratory Diseases

Evaluation of respiratory function is considered a crucial component in the assessment of patients with a wide range of respiratory diseases. Spirometry is considered a common method of measuring pulmonary function. Recently, Transthoracic ultrasound yields important diagnostic information within minutes. Respiratory muscle ultrasound is used to evaluate the anatomy and function of the respiratory system.

Inclusion Criteria:

1 -age >18 years 2-patients diagnosed with COPD or asthma. 3-patients diagnosed with ILD or any other restrictive lung diseases. 4-normal people.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. age <18 years old.
2. critically ill patients in intensive care units.
3. patients with neurological diseases.