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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Main Authors: Myeong Geun Choi, Hyang Yi Lee, Si Yeol Song, Su Ssan Kim, Seung Hak Lee, Won Kim, Chang-Min Choi, Sei Won Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2021-04-01
Series:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.e-trd.org/upload/pdf/trd-2020-0135.pdf