Hyperinflated And Gas Trapped COPD Patients With Emphysema Predominant Phenotype Have Worse Lung Function, Exercise Performance, Quality Of Life, And BODE Score

Author(s):  
Nathaniel Marchetti ◽  
Craig P. Hersh ◽  
George R. Washko ◽  
Barry J. Make ◽  
Edwin K. Silverman ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (5) ◽  
pp. 185-191
Author(s):  
Mónika Fekete ◽  
Vince Fazekas-Pongor ◽  
Gergő Szőllősi ◽  
János Tamás Varga

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Krónikus obstruktív tüdőbetegségben (COPD) az obesitas mellett a csökkent fizikai aktivitás nagymértékben fokozza a metabolikus szindróma kialakulásának valószínűségét. Célkitűzés: Kutatásunk célja volt felmérni a metabolikus szindróma prevalenciáját COPD-ben, valamint azt, hogy milyen mértékben függ össze az életkorral, a nemmel, a társbetegségekkel, a tüdőfunkció károsodásának mértékével, a tápláltsági állapottal, a fizikai terhelhetőséggel és az életminőséggel. Módszer: Keresztmetszeti vizsgálatot végeztünk az Országos Korányi Pulmonológiai Intézet Légzésrehabilitációs Osztályán fekvő betegek körében 2019. július 1. és december 31. között. A véletlenszerűen kiválasztott 300, 40 év feletti betegnek ismertük az antropometriai, légzésfunkciós vizsgálati eredményét és laboratóriumi paramétereit. Adatokat gyűjtöttünk a dohányzási szokásokról, az előző évi exacerbatiók számáról és a kortikoszteroidok használatáról is. Az életminőség mérésére a betegségspecifikus Szent György-féle Légzési Kérdőív magyar nyelvre validált változatát használtuk. A metabolikus szindrómát a Nemzetközi Diabetes Szövetség kritériumai alapján határoztuk meg. Eredmények: A metabolikus szindróma a betegek 72%-ánál fordult elő, férfi: 65,9% nő: 77,2% (p = 0,031). A metabolikus szindrómás betegek esetében rövidebb 6 perces sétatávolságot mértünk ([m] 250 [150–330] vs. 295 [162–360]; p = 0,384), és szignifikánsan több volt az előző évi exacerbatiók száma (3 [0–6] vs. 1 [1–2]; p<0,001) a nem metabolikus szindrómás betegekhez képest. A BMI-re történő stratifikáció után a metabolikus szindróma jelenléte nagyobb volt BMI≥25 kg/m2 esetén. A hasi elhízás, a magas vérnyomás, a hyperlipidaemia és a hyperglykaemia szignifikánsan gyakoribb volt BMI≥25 kg/m2 esetén (p<0,001). Következtetés: Eredményeink azt sugallják, hogy a metabolikus szindrómás betegekben megnő az együttes morbiditási index, különösen azok körében, akik túlsúlyosak vagy elhízottak. Ezért a COPD-s betegekben nagyon fontos időben felismerni és megfelelően kezelni a metabolikus szindrómát. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(5): 185–191. Summary. Introduction: Both obesity and the lack of physical activity among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Objective: The goal of our study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among COPD patients and to examine its correlation with age, gender, comorbidities, lung function values, nutritional status, exercise capacity, and quality of life. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed at the Department of Pulmonary Rehabilitation of the Hungarian National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology between July 1st and December 31st, 2019. A total of 300 patients aged over 40 were selected at random. Anthropometric data were collected along with lung function values, laboratory parameters, smoking status, the number of exacerbations in the previous year, and the use of corticosteroids. Quality of life was measured by the validated Hungarian, COPD-specific Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to the International Diabetes Federation criteria. Results: Metabolic syndrome affected 72% of COPD patients (male: 65.9%, female 77.2%; p = 0.031). In patients with metabolic syndrome, shorter 6-minute walking distance was measured ([m] 250 [150–330] vs. 295 [162–360]; p = 0.384) and the number of exacerbations in the previous year was significantly higher (3 [0–6] vs. 1 [1–2]; p<0.001) compared to patients with no metabolic syndrome. After stratification for BMI, metabolic syndrome was more frequent in the case of BMI≥25 kg/m2. Central adiposity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia were also significantly more frequent among patients with BMI≥25 kg/m2 (p<0.001). Conclusion: Our results suggest that the co-morbidity index increases in patients with metabolic syndrome, especially in overweight or obese patients. Therefore, early detection and appropriate treatment of metabolic syndrome in patients with COPD is very important. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(5): 185–191.


Folia Medica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evgeni V. Mekov ◽  
Yanina G. Slavova ◽  
Marianka P. Genova ◽  
Adelina D. Tsakova ◽  
Dimitar T. Kostadinov ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is estimated to affect 2-37% of COPD patients, results varying widely between studies. DM may also correlate with quality of life and lung function. Aim: To examine correlations between DM and quality of life and lung function in COPD patients admitted to hospital with exacerbation of COPD. Patients and methods: A hundred and fifty-two patients were included in the study. They were all examined for diabetes mellitus. All patients completed CAT and mMRC questionnaires and underwent spirometry. Results: 13.2% (20/152) of patients received medications for DM. 21.7% (33/152) had newly diagnosed DM and 30.9% (47/152) had prediabetes. DM is not associated with reduced quality of life and worse pulmonary function. However, untreated DM is associated with both reduced quality of life and worse pulmonary function. HbA1c is negatively correlated with FVC and positively correlated with CAT score. Conclusions: COPD patients hospitalized for exacerbation are at high risk for impaired glucose metabolism. Untreated DM is associated with worse lung function and lower quality of life, which stresses the importance of screening for the disease. The patients may benefit from optimizing blood glucose level.


Author(s):  
Bruno Micael Zanforlini ◽  
Chiara Ceolin ◽  
Caterina Trevisan ◽  
Agnese Alessi ◽  
Daniele Michele Seccia ◽  
...  

Abstract Background and aims COPD is a common chronic condition in older age that impacts on daily activities and quality of life. Previous studies suggest that magnesium deficit in COPD patients affects bronco-obstruction, inflammation, and physical performance. We investigated whether oral magnesium supplementation in stable-phase COPD patients improves lung function, physical performance, and quality of life. Methods We conducted a double-blind randomized-controlled clinical study with 49 participants divided into two groups: one given 300 mg/day of magnesium citrate (n = 25) and the other one sachet/day of a placebo (n = 24). The following parameters were assessed at baseline and after 3 and 6 months: lung function (spirometry), physical performance (handgrip strength, lower limb strength, six-minute walk test), inflammation (e.g., C-reactive protein, CRP), disease-related symptoms, and quality of life (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire, EuroQoL-5D, the Modified British Medical Research Council Questionnaire). Results Linear mixed models revealed significantly lower CRP values in the intervention group than in the placebo group at the 6 month follow-up (β = − 3.2, 95% CI − 6.0, − 0.4, p = 0.03). Moreover, the maximum work for flexion tended to increase in both groups between the 3 and the 6 month assessments, especially in the placebo group. No significant differences within and between groups over the study period were observed for the other parameters tested. Conclusions Although the established minimum sample size was not reached, our results suggests that oral magnesium supplementation may have a potential anti-inflammatory role. On the other hand, it does not seem to substantially influence lung function, physical performance, and quality of life in COPD patients. Trial registration The study is registered in clinicaltrial.gov (Trial Registration: NCT02680769, 13 June 2016, retrospectively registered).


2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-9
Author(s):  
Romaito Nasution ◽  
Irvan Medison ◽  
Deddy Herman ◽  
Masrul Basyar

Background: Post pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients could experience pulmonary function declines which affected their quality of life. Obstrucitve abnormalities were found the most after complete TB treatment and the therapeutic guidelines focused in bronchodilators. The use of bronchodilators could improve lung function and quality of life in post TB patients with obstructive abnormalities. Tiotropium is a bronchodilator that has been shown to be effective in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, while its use in post TB patients has not been widely studied. Methods: This study design was a clinical trial with pre and post test design in post TB patients in Dr.M.Djamil Padang General Hospital and Lubuk Alung Pulmonary Hospital conducted from November 2016 to June 2017. Results: Of 30 post TB patients, the mean age was 62.77±10.99 years, most were male (63.33%), non-smokers and former smokers (50% each), had interval from complete anti TB drugs to study ≥6 months (53.3%), and moderate level of obstruction (80%). Pulmonary function prior to tiotropium was generally in moderate obstruction (FEV1 68,85±15,77). The mean quality of life prior to tiotropium was 18.27±10.81. There was no improvement in pulmonary function of post TB patients after administration of tiotropium, P=0.920, however, there was an improvement in the quality of life, P=0.009. No adverse events were found in this study. Conclusions: Administration of 2 months tiotropium in post TB patients had no effects on the improvements of lung function but improved the quality of life. More studies were needed using more patients and longer duration of administration. (J Respir Indo. 2018; 38: 203-9)


Author(s):  
Chaicharn Pothirat ◽  
Warawut Chaiwong ◽  
Chalerm Liwsrisakun ◽  
Chaiwat Bumroongkit ◽  
Athavudh Deesomchok ◽  
...  

The impact of outdoor air pollution on the quality of life (QoL) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, as measured by the COPD assessment test (CAT) questionnaire, is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a short-term increase in outdoor particulate matter in which the particles are less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) during a seasonal smog period on QoL, symptoms, and lung function in COPD patients. This prospective observational study was conducted at Chiang Dao Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand between March and August 2016. Measurement of QoL, severity of dyspnea, forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) were performed at both high and low PM10 periods. Fifty-nine patients met the inclusion criteria for enrollment into the study, with the mean age being 71.5 ± 8.0 years. Total CAT score, but not mMRC score, was statistically higher during the high PM10 period. The two lung function parameters, FVC and FEV1, were significantly lower at the high PM10 compared to the low PM10 period. We concluded that exposure to PM10 during the seasonal smog period resulted in short-term negative impact on the quality of life and lung function in COPD patients.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioulianos Apessos ◽  
Athanasios Voulgaris ◽  
Michalis Agrafiotis ◽  
Dimitrios Andreadis ◽  
Paschalis Steiropoulos

Abstract Background: Latest evidence suggests that periodontitis is prevalent among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), while recent studies have also reported a potential benefit of periodontal treatment on several COPD outcomes. This systematic review aims to determine the impact of periodontal treatment on exacerbation rate, lung function and quality of life of COPD patients. Methods: A systematic search of electronic databases of PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Global and Google Scholar was conducted. Search restricted to studies involving human subjects and published from January 2000 to March 2020 in English language. Distiller Systematic Review software was used for data management. Risk of bias was assessed using Risk of Bias 2 (RoB2) and Risk of Bias for non-randomized studies of intervention (ROBINS-I) tools. Overall quality of evidence was judged based on Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) working group methodology.Results: Out of 1442 articles retrieved, 7 full text articles were included in the review. Limited evidence suggests that periodontal treatment in patients with COPD and periodontitis is associated with reduced exacerbation frequency and a slower lung function decline rate, while its effects on quality of life remain unclear. In addition, periodontal treatment in COPD is associated with lower hospitalization rates and reduced all-cause mortality. Overall, the included studies demonstrated high heterogeneity and very low-to-moderate quality of evidence. Conclusions: Although it is reasonable to advise COPD patients not to neglect their dental health, further studies are warranted to determine the role of periodontal therapy on COPD clinical outcomes. Registration: PROSPERO 2020 (CRD42020158481)


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioulianos Apessos ◽  
Athanasios Voulgaris ◽  
Michalis Agrafiotis ◽  
Dimitrios Andreadis ◽  
Paschalis Steiropoulos

Abstract Background Latest evidence suggests that periodontitis is prevalent among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), while recent studies have also reported a potential benefit of periodontal treatment on several COPD outcomes. This systematic review aims to determine the impact of periodontal treatment on exacerbation rate, lung function and quality of life of COPD patients. Methods A systematic search of electronic databases of PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertation and Theses Global and Google Scholar was conducted. Search restricted to studies involving human subjects which were published from January 2000 to March 2020 in English language. Distiller Systematic Review software was used for data management. Risk of bias was assessed using Risk of Bias 2 (RoB2) and Risk of Bias for non-randomized studies of intervention (ROBINS-I) tools. Overall quality of evidence was judged based on Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation working group methodology. Results Out of 1442 articles retrieved, 7 full text articles were included in the review. Limited evidence suggests that periodontal treatment in patients with COPD and periodontitis is associated with reduced exacerbation frequency and a slower lung function decline rate, while its effects on quality of life remain unclear. In addition, periodontal treatment in COPD is associated with lower hospitalization rates and reduced all-cause mortality. Significant methodological differences were noted amongst included studies, while very low-to-moderate overall quality of evidence was demonstrated. Conclusions Although it is reasonable to advise COPD patients not to neglect their dental health, further studies are warranted to determine the role of periodontal therapy on COPD clinical outcomes. Trial Registration: PROSPERO 2020 (CRD42020158481). https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020158481


2021 ◽  
pp. 00108-2021
Author(s):  
Rainer Gloeckl ◽  
Daniela Leitl ◽  
Inga Jarosch ◽  
Tessa Schneeberger ◽  
Christoph Nell ◽  
...  

BackgroundThe new Corona-Virus disease (COVID-19) can result in a large variety of chronic health issues like impaired lung function, reduced exercise performance, and diminished quality of life. Our study aimed to investigate the efficacy, feasibility, and safety of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in COVID-19 patients and to compare outcomes between patients with a mild/moderate and a severe/critical course of the disease.MethodsPatients in the post-acute phase of a mild to critical course of COVID-19 admitted to a comprehensive three-week inpatient PR were included in this prospective, observational cohort study. Several measures of exercise performance (6-minute walk distance, 6MWD), lung function (forced vital capacity, FVC), and quality of life (36 question short-form health survey, SF-36) were assessed before and after PR.ResultsFifty patients were included in the study (24 with mild/moderate and 26 with severe/critical COVID-19). On admission, patients had a reduced 6MWD (mild: 509 m [426–539]; severe: 344 m [244–392]), an impaired FVC (mild: 80% [59–91]; severe: 75% [60–91]) and a low SF-36 mental health score (mild: 49 pts [37–54]; severe: 39 pts [30–53]). Patients attended a median of 100% [94–100] of all provided PR sessions. At discharge, patients in both subgroups improved in 6MWD (mild/moderate: +48 m [35–113 m]; severe/critical: +124 m [75–145 m], both p<0.001), FVC (mild/moderate: +7.7% [1.0–17.8], p=0.002; severe/critical: +11.3% [1.0–16.9], p<0.001) and SF-36 mental component (mild/moderate +5.6 pts [1.4–9.2], p=0.071; severe/critical: +14.4 pts [−0.6–24.5], p<0.001). No adverse event was observed.ConclusionOur study shows that PR is a feasible, safe, and effective therapeutic option in COVID-19 patients independent of disease severity.


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