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Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure
Published on: August 25, 2017
[COPD--Update 2009]
1Klinik für Pneumologie und Allergologie, Hochgebirgsklinik Davos, Davos Clavadel. thomas.rothe@zhd.ch
Abstract:
In the last years understanding of mechanisms in COPD has grown. At the same time therapeutic options have increased. Therapeutic nihilism is not anymore indicated when facing a patient with newly diagnosed COPD. Different strategies are important: Nicotine cessation, long-acting bronchodilators acting against bronchial obstruction and exertional dynamic hyperinflation, and an intensive physical training in the setting of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. They allow altogether a significant improvement of life quality and daily life activities.
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