News Medical: Lung volume reduction surgery could improve lung function in emphysema patients The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT) was a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial comparing the efficacy of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) plus medical management with ... News Medical: Study points to senolytic drugs as potential weapon against lung emphysema 6abc News: Lung volume reduction gives emphysema patients' lungs more breathing space PHILADELPPHIA (WPVI) -- When emphysema develops, the lungs lose their ability for two-way airflow. A strategic surgery helps patients breathe easier, and it is drawing people here from far and wide to ...

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