The Effects of Simultaneous Pulmonary Rehabilitation during Thoracic Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Malignant Diseases
Background Radiotherapy is a common treatment option for lung or esophageal cancer, particularly when surgery is not feasible for patients with poor lung function. However, radiotherapy can affect pulmonary function and thereby induce pneumonitis or pneumonia, which can be fatal in patients with res...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2021-04-01
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Series: | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-trd.org/upload/pdf/trd-2020-0135.pdf |