Lung Volume Reduction — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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A 68-year-old man with severe emphysema (FEV1 22%), hyperinflation, upper-lobe-predominant. Despite maximal therapy. What intervention may help?

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Correct answer: D — LVRS or bronchoscopic lung volume reduction

LVRS or BLVR (endobronchial valves) for heterogeneous upper-lobe emphysema with hyperinflation. Improves exercise capacity and QoL.

Reference: eTG – 2025; TSANZ – 2024