MR contraindications: e.g., electrical implants such as cardiac pacemakers, ferromagnetic implants such as prostheses, claustrophobia
Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
Use of continuous oxygen
Use of antibiotics and/or systemic corticosteroids (new prescription or increased dose) for an exacerbation of lung disease or any lung infection in the past four weeks
Uncontrolled cancer, as defined as ongoing radiation therapy, ongoing chemotherapy
A heart attack in the past three months
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