title: [Does laser irradiation affect bronchial obstruction?].
abstract: When tested in 115 patients with chronic obstructive bronchitis and bronchial asthma, low-energy laser radiation (Uzor unit) on bronchial obstruction had no direct broncholytic action. However, as a component of combined treatment, the above radiation produced a marked broncholytic effect due to its antiinflammatory action. Laser is recommended as a therapeutic modality in combined management of pulmonary obstruction.
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Khmel'kova
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Makarova
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Melent'eva
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Abubikirov
authors.forename: E I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Shemelev
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013997:Time Factors