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[Effectiveness of using semiconductor laser in the complex treatment of patients with obstructive forms of chronic nonspecific lung diseases]

Zamotaev IP, Mamontova LI, Zavolovskaia LI.

Laser puncture (LJ) using semiconductor gallium-arsenide apparatus Uzor (wave-length 890 nm) was made in 30 patients with chronic obstructive diseases of the lungs. The results were compared to the response in acupuncture. The study covered pulmonary volumes pattern, changes in bronchial permeability and partial oxygen pressure in capillary blood. A berotek pharmacological test evaluated LP effect on bronchial adrenoreceptors function. LP was found to promote the benefit of the standard treatment, to improve bronchial permeability, enhance oxygenation of arterial blood, reduce dyspnea and cough, to stimulate expectoration, normalize sleep and appetite. Lower doses or discontinuation of sympathomimetics became feasible.