Laser Therapy vs. COPD

Laser therapy in the treatment of COPD is experimental, but promising.

Show Notes

Dr. Rountree reviews a 2018 study on laser therapy for the experimental treatment of COPD on mice. What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-a progressive, debilitating life long disease. Laser therapy for COPD is not yet FDA approved. Follow along as Dr. Rountree explains the prevalence of COPD, factors that contribute to COPD, the body’s natural response in the lungs, and the effect of laser therapy on the cells of the lungs.

 

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Study mentioned in this episode:

Low-Level Laser Therapy Reduces Lung Inflammation in an Experimental Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Involving P2X7 Receptor

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