Volume-controlled lung lavage in a woman with cystic fibrosis.
A 22-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis was treated by volume-controlled lavage of each of her lungs on two occasions. Following the first lavages, the patient's vital capacity increased by 1.03 liters and her 1-sec forced expiratory volume increased by 0.70 liters/second. Similar improvements, although less pronounced, were noted after both lungs has been lavaged a second time. It is concluded that volume-controlled lung lavage can be of benefit as an adjunct in the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis.
D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation