Complications and discomfort after research bronchoscopy in the MicroCOPD study.

Elise Orvedal LeitenTomas Mikal Lind EaganEinar Marius Hjellestad MartinsenEli NordeideGunnar Reksten HusebøKristel Svalland KnudsenSverre LehmannØistein SvanesPer Sigvald BakkeRune Nielsen

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2021)

Research bronchoscopies were not associated with more complications or discomfort in COPD subjects. 47.7% experienced postbronchoscopy fever sensation, which was associated with discomfort.

Keyphrases

risk factors
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
air pollution