Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Findings from C. Kandaswamy and co-researchers advance knowledge in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Published in Telemedicine Law Weekly, May 9th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "Purpose of review This review summarizes the literature on adult or acquired tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) and explores its association with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recent findings Dynamic imaging of central airways, a noninvasive test as effective as bronchoscopy to diagnose TBM, has increased the recognition of this disorder."

"Airway stabilization techniques using stents placed via bronchoscopy have also furthered the interest in TBM. The association of TBM with COPD is of growing interest particularly in the face of worldwide rise in COPD incidence. The pathobiology behind this condition may share...

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Source: Telemedicine Law Weekly (2009-05-09)

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