Relationship between clinician documented blast exposure and pulmonary function: a retrospective chart review from a national specialty clinic
Abstract
Service member exposure to explosive blast overpressure waves is common with considerable attention to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neuropsychological sequalae. Less is known about the impacts on the respiratory system, particularly long-term effects, despite vulnerability to overpressure. Using a national registry, we previously observed an independent relationship between self-reported blast exposure and respiratory symptoms; however, the impact on objective measures of pulmonary function is poorly understood.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s12931-022-02071-0
Entities
People
- Anays M. Sotolongo
- Drew A. Helmer
- Israel C. Christie
- Jacquelyn C. Klein-adams
- Jennifer H. Therkorn
- Michael J. Falvo
- Nisha Jani
- Sean Hu
- Tianshi David Wu
- Venkata Siva Sai Sujith Sajja
- William W. Van Doren
Organizations
- Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs