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Adjunct low level laser therapy (LLLT) in a morbidly obese patient with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: A case report

INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 poses a higher risk of complications in obese patients due to low respiratory system compliance, increased inflammatory cytokines, and an activated immune system secondary to excess adiposity. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has significant anti-inflammatory effects and reduces...

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Autores principales: Sigman, Scott A., Mokmeli, Soheila, Vetrici, Mariana A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7521601/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33043132
http://dx.doi.org/10.29390/cjrt-2020-022