The non‐specific pattern of lung function: A systematic review of physiological mechanisms, clinical profiles and outcomes
NSP is not a benign or incidental respiratory functional profile. It may represent an early or intermediate functional state between classic obstructive and restrictive defects. Complementary functional markers and structured follow-up may aid in clinical interpretation and risk stratification.
Authors
- Khouloud Kchaou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7116-1336)
- Soumaya Khaldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0301-8171)
- Saloua Ben Khamsa Jameleddine
- Soumaya Rebay
Institutions
- Tunis University (TN)
- Abderrahmane Mami Hospital (TN)
- Tunis El Manar University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cpf.70048
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00