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Impact of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves on dynamic hyperinflation: Results from the PIERCE study

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Dynamic hyperinflation (DH) is a major marker of exertional dyspnoea in severe emphysema. We hypothesized that bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) using endobronchial valves (EBVs) decreases DH. Click to show full abstract

Dynamic hyperinflation (DH) is a major marker of exertional dyspnoea in severe emphysema. We hypothesized that bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) using endobronchial valves (EBVs) decreases DH.

Keywords: endobronchial valves; lung volume; dynamic hyperinflation; volume reduction; bronchoscopic lung

Journal Title: Respirology
Year Published: 2023

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