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Review
. 2020 Jul;26(4):321-325.
doi: 10.1097/MCP.0000000000000682.

A contemporary review of radiation pneumonitis

Tofura Ullah  1 , Harsh Patel  2 , Grace M Pena  2 , Rakesh Shah  3 , Alan M Fein  1   2   4
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Review

A contemporary review of radiation pneumonitis

Tofura Ullah et al. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Purpose of review: The current article reviews recent literature and summarizes the current understanding, diagnosis, risk, predictors, and management of radiation pneumonitis.

Recent findings: We discuss the different parameters that contribute to radiation toxicity, the potential biomarkers that predict the risk, and mitigators of radiation pneumonitis.

Summary: Radiotherapy aims to provide care and a better quality of life in cancer patients however with complications. Radiation pneumonitis is important to recognize to appropriately plan and care for this population.

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