Change in Dynamic Hyperinflation After Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction in Patients with Emphysema.

Marlies van DijkKarin KloosterJorine E HartmanNick H T Ten HackenDirk-Jan Slebos

Published in: Lung (2020)

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction increases the ability for dynamic hyperinflation in patients with severe emphysema. We propose this is a consequence of improved static hyperinflation.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
pulmonary fibrosis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
early onset
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
drug induced