Lack of efficacy of pre bronchoscopy inhaled salbutamol on symptoms and lung functions in patients with pre-existing airway obstruction

Background: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) may  exaggerate symptoms and lung functions in patients with pre-existing airway obstruction. Interventions which can alleviate or minimize this procedure-related bronchospasm, especially in this high-risk group are, therefore, required. Methods: A double-bl...

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Main Authors: Anant Mohan, Indrajit Momin, Rosemary Poulose, Charu Mohan, Karan Madan, Vijay Hadda, Randeep Guleria, R M Pandey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Lung India
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Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2016;volume=33;issue=4;spage=362;epage=366;aulast=Mohan