Endoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) has emerged as an evidence-based, minimally invasive therapeutic option for patients with severe pulmonary emphysema who remain highly symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. This SEPAR Clinical Protocol […]
Background Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Early detection strategies include LC screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and incidental pulmonary nodule clinics (IPNCs). This study describes the structure, workflow, […]
Introduction The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires the demonstration of poorly reversible airflow obstruction (defined by a forced expiratory volume in 1s [FEV1]/forced vital capacity [FVC] ratio
Introduction Emphysema is a phenotype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes air trapping and lung hyperinflation and, consequently, dyspnea, reduced exercise tolerance, and poor health-related quality of life. Several randomized controlled clinical trials […]