Lung Function Decline and Airflow Limitation Risk in Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry Subtypes by Smoking Status
Dec 13, 2025

These findings suggest that both NS-PRISm and ES-PRISm may be potential precursors to COPD and indicate that PRISm should not be restricted to evaluating individuals with a history of smoking alone.


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