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Emphysema: Endobronchial Valves as Effective as Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
The first randomized controlled trial to compare lung volume reduction surgery and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BVLR) via endobronchial valves for people with emphysema has found that both lead to similar improvements in lung function, breathlessness, and exercise capacity.
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Ozone Accelerates Emphysema Development
A new multicenter study at Columbia University links long-term exposure to air pollution,...
Measuring Emphysema Severity with CT Can Predict Patient Mortality
The authors believe that, given the wide use of chest CT scans around the world, the predictive value of these measures on mortality risk is of substantial clinical importance.
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Asthma Medication Linked to Arrhythmias in Children, Young Adults
Use of inhaled anticholinergics has been associated with an increased risk of heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to research presented at ATS 2012.
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Pulmonary Emphysema: Diagnosis and Treatment
The etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of emphysema—a component of COPD—are discussed.
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New MRI Technique Shows Emphysema in Asymptomatic Smokers
A new imaging method has revealed early signs of emphysema in smokers with no external symptoms of the disease.
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