Open AccessTherapeutic Bronchoscopy Improves Spirometry, Quality of Life, and Survival in Central Airway Obstruction
Author(s) -
Kamran Mahmood,
Momen M. Wahidi,
Samantha M. Thomas,
A. Christine Argento,
Neil Ninan,
Emily C. Smathers,
Scott Shofer
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000381103
Subject(s) - medicine , spirometry , bronchoscopy , airway obstruction , airway , quality of life (healthcare) , adverse effect , surgery , asthma , nursing
Central airway obstruction (CAO) occurs in patients with primary or metastatic lung malignancy and nonmalignant pulmonary disorders and results in significant adverse effects on respiratory function and quality of life.
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