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5. Symptomatic treatment only
In a younger population (<60)with DPO, there is a significant risk of progressive loss of lung function. In older patients it more often is a benign radiologic finding predominantly in men with GERD, OSA or other factors predisposing to microaspiration (3,4). There is no specific treatment other than reducing risk factors (3,4). Our patient was treated with an albuterol inhaler since his PFTs suggested asthma. He has remained stable.
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