Experimental photobiomodulation in prevention of lung emphysema

Authors

  • Rafael Leite Dantas Universidade Estadual do Piauí
  • Jivago Gentil Moreira Pinto Universidade Estadual do Piauí
  • Reijane Oliveira Lima Universidade Estadual do Piauí
  • Rauirys Alencar de Oliveira
  • Wellington dos Santos Alves

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v11n1.2959

Keywords:

COPD, Laser, Neutrophils.

Abstract

Introduction: COPD is now a major challenge for public health, it is the fourth leading cause of death in the world and projected to be the third. Objective: To assess the anti-inflammatory action of the laser in the preservation of alveolar structure and decreases in neutrophils. Methods: We used five groups of eight animals: control group, group cannula; laser group, the COPD group (received papain instillation) and COPD + laser. For analysis of results were performed BAL and histopathological. Results: Results were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA). BAL showed a significant increase in the number of neutrophils in the COPD group compared to the control group and the COPD+laser group. In the histopathological analyses, COPD group showed a high degree of hyalinization, congestion and alveolar collapse, which was not found in other groups. Conclusion: Fotobiomodulation effects of laser proved effective in the prevention of lung emphysema.

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Published

2012-03-30

How to Cite

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Dantas RL, Moreira Pinto JG, Lima RO, de Oliveira RA, Alves W dos S. Experimental photobiomodulation in prevention of lung emphysema. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2012 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 12];11(1):53-9. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/2959

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Basic Sciences