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Abstract
Asthma and central airway stenosis are often misdiagnosed due to overlapping clinical features, leading to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate management. A comprehensive diagnostic approach is crucial for accurate differentiation and improving patient outcomes.
期刊介绍:
Respirology Case Reports is an open-access online journal dedicated to the publication of original clinical case reports, case series, clinical images and clinical videos in all fields of respiratory medicine. The Journal encourages the international exchange between clinicians and researchers of experiences in diagnosing and treating uncommon diseases or diseases with unusual presentations. All manuscripts are peer-reviewed through a streamlined process that aims at providing a rapid turnaround time from submission to publication.