[Endoscopic characteristics of chronic bronchitis treated with substitution of surfactant]

An analysis has been performed of endoscopic management of chronic bronchitis with making use of substitution surfactant therapy with a home-produced drug preparation of the exogenous surfactant sucrim. Positive results obtained in the studies conducted permit the substantiation of a 2-fold use of the above drug in a combined treatment. Visual normalization of bronchial mucosa in purulent diffuse endobronchitis, degree III intensity of inflammation, was seen by day 8 to 12 from the commencement of therapy.