Physician Verified Blast Exposure Is Associated with Small Airway Dysfunction in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Multiple breath washout: A noninvasive tool for identifying lung disease in symptomatic military deployers

“…While deployed, many report exposure to high concentrations of particulate matter from sandstorms, diesel combustion, and burning waste (6)(7)(8)(9)(10) that can cause airway injury. Structural damage to the airway may also occur from physical trauma following combat-related explosions (11,12).…”