scholarly journals Az ómega-3 zsírsavak pótlásának klinikai értéke krónikus obstruktív tüdőbetegségben

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Mónika Fekete ◽  
Gergő Szőllősi ◽  
Anna Noémi Németh ◽  
János Tamás Varga

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Civilizált világunk, miközben látszólag túltáplált, ómega-3-hiányban szenved. A hosszú szénláncú, többszörösen telítetlen zsírsavak számos anyagcsere-megbetegedés (például elhízás, 2-es típusú diabetes mellitus, szív- és érrendszeri megbetegedések) kialakulásában játszhatnak szerepet. A halolajban lévő zsírsavak erősítik az immunrendszert, csökkentik a koleszterin- és trigliceridszintet, csökkentik a gyulladást. Célkitűzés: Vizsgálatunk célja a többszörösen telítetlen zsírsavak bevitelének monitorozása, valamint a tüdőfunkcióval és az életminőséggel való kapcsolatuk értékelése krónikus obstruktív tüdőbetegségben (COPD). Módszer: Kérdőívünket az Országos Korányi Pulmonológiai Intézet Légzésrehabilitációs Osztályán, 2019. március 1. és 2020. március 1. között 40 év feletti COPD-s betegek körében vettük fel. Az életminőség mérésére a betegségspecifikus Szent György Légzési Kérdőívet alkalmaztuk, a légzésfunkciós és antropometriai adatokat az egészségügyi elektronikus nyilvántartási rendszerből nyertük ki. Eredmények: A betegek medián életkora 66 (IQR 60–73) év volt, a nemek közötti megoszlást tekintve 47,5% férfi és 52,5% nő. A medián BMI 26,0 (IQR 21,7–30,6) kg/m2, a FEV1 (ref%) 48,0 (IQR 38,1–55,3) volt. Az ómega-3 zsírsavakat a betegek 4,7%-a (n = 19) szedi rendszeresen, elsősorban kezelőorvosa javaslatára, a javasolt napi dózisban (0,25–0,50 g/nap). Esetükben jobb életminőséget tapasztaltunk (65,8 [52,4–79,7] vs. 72,2 [56,2–88,6]; p = 0,044), kevesebb társbetegséggel rendelkeztek (hypertonia: 10 [52,6%] vs. 275 [72,1%]; p = 0,066), kevesebb gyógyszert használtak (gyors hatású béta-2-agonista: 5 [25,3%] vs. 197 [51,7%]; p = 0,031), alacsonyabb volt a fellángolások száma (1 [1–3] vs. 2 [1–4]; p = 0,029), és nagyobb volt a 6 perces sétatávolság (300 [177–387] vs. 251 [150–345]; p = 0,121). Következtetés: Eredményeink arra utalnak, hogy a többszörösen telítetlen zsírsavak bevitele összefüggésben lehet az életminőséggel COPD-s betegekben. Vizsgálatunk szerint a betegek ómega-3-bevitele nem kielégítő – eredményeink alapján szeretnénk felhívni a figyelmet e zsírok fogyasztásának fontosságára. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(1): 23–30. Summary. Introduction: Our civilized world, while seems to be overweight, suffers from omega-3 deficiency. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can play a role in the development of many metabolic diseases (e.g., obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease). Fatty acids in fish oil strengthen the immune system, reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, have been proven to be beneficial, reduce inflammation. Objective: The aim of our study was to monitor the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids and to evaluate their relationship with lung function and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Method: Our questionnaire was completed at the Department of Pulmonary Rehabilitation of the National Koranyi Institute for Pulmonology between March 1, 2019 and March 1, 2020 among COPD patients over 40 years of age. We used the disease-specific St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire to measure the quality of life; the respiratory function and anthropometric data were extracted from the electronic health record system. Results: The median age of the patients was 66 (IQR 60–73) years, with a gender division of 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The median BMI was 26.0 (IQR 21.7–30.6) kg/m2, and the median FEV1 (%pred) was 48.0 (IQR 38.1–55.3). In the form of a dietary supplement, 4.7% (n = 19) of patients take omega-3 fatty acids regularly, mainly on the recommendation of their doctor, at the recommended daily dose (0.25–0.50 g/day). Among them, we detected a better quality of life (65.8 [52.4–79.7] vs. 72.2 [56.2–88.6]; p = 0.044), had fewer comorbidities (hypertension: 10 [52.6%] vs. 275 [72.1%]; p = 0.066), consumed fewer drugs (short-acting bronchodilators: 5 [25.3%] vs. 197 [51.7%]; p = 0.031), had fewer exacerbations (1 [1–3] vs. 2 [1–4]; p = 0.029), and higher six-minute walking distance (300 [177–387] vs. 251 [150–345]; p = 0.121). Conclusion: Our results suggest that the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids may be related to the quality of life in COPD patients. According to our study, the intake of omega-3 in patients is unsatisfactory, and based on our results, we would like to draw attention to the importance of consuming these fats. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(1): 23–30.

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1589
Author(s):  
Kylie M. Johnson ◽  
Kellie R. Weinhold ◽  
Rebecca Andridge ◽  
Kristen Arnold ◽  
Panchita P. Chu ◽  
...  

Study objectives were to determine if erythrocyte omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) increased in women participating in a dietary intervention that reduced inflammation and body weight and examine PUFA associations with markers of inflammation and quality of life (QOL). An experimental pre-post test, single group design was used. Fifteen post-menopausal women with obesity were enrolled in a 12-week pilot intervention focusing on lowering added sugars and increasing fiber and fish rich in n-3 PUFAs. Measurements included fasting blood samples, anthropometric, lifestyle and dietary data collected at baseline, end of intervention (Week 12) and follow-up (Week 24). Primary outcomes were change in erythrocyte PUFAs and associations between erythrocyte PUFAs, QOL (Short Form 12), and inflammatory markers (interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α-receptor 2, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP)). Fourteen women completed all intervention visits. Mean erythrocyte docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid (AA) increased at Week 12 and Week 24 (p < 0.001 for both), while eicosapentaenoic acid increased at Week 24 (p < 0.01). After adjustment for percent weight change, week 12 QOL related to physical function was significantly associated with erythrocyte linoleic acid (p < 0.05) and trended toward significant association with EPA (p = 0.051); week 24 CRP was directly associated with erythrocyte AA (p < 0.05). Erythrocyte n-3 PUFAs were not associated with inflammation.


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.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-553
Author(s):  
K. O. Zolotarova

Treatment of chronic ischemic heart disease includes the use of non-drug methods (anti-hypodynamia, smoking cessation, etc.), as well as drug therapy, the main tasks of which are to reduce the risk of complications such as stroke, myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, and to gain an increase in life expectancy. An important aspect of treatment is also a decrease in the frequency and intensity of angina attacks, the need for short-acting nitrates, to gain an increase in physical activity, that is, an overall, improvement in the quality of life of patients. The article presents the results of studying the quality of life indicators of patients with stable angina pectoris with the use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and magnetotherapy. 85 patients with stable angina pectoris were examined, divided into three groups according to the method of therapy. 28 patients of the I (control) group received a drug complex corresponding to the national protocol for the treatment of patients with angina pectoris: nitrates, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, antiplatelet drugs, statins (atorvastatin at a daily dose of 20 mg). 29 patients of the II group, together with protocol therapy, received the drug omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in a daily dosage of 2000 mg, divided into 2 doses. In connection with the known hypolipidemic action of omega-3 PUFA, the daily dose of atorvastatin in this and the next group was reduced to 10 mg. Group III consisted of 28 patients who were prescribed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and a course of magnetotherapy according to a special method against the background of the protocol medication complex. It was revealed that, initially in patients with angina, the quality of life indicators according to the Seattle questionnaire and the visual analogue scale were reduced. It was shown that with the use of the protocol medication complex, all the parameters of the quality of life improved reliably, with a significant reduction in the angina pain scales and less significant improvement on the scales of physical activity, assessments of health and the perception of the disease . Upon adherence to the therapy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, there was a positive but very weak tendency to improve the quality of life indicators, which did not differ significantly from the control. The use of combined therapy with simultaneous inclusion of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and magnetotherapy led to significant and reliable improvement in the quality of life indicators, not only on the scales reflecting the pain component, but also on the indicators that characterize the psychological contribution to the quality of life (treatment satisfaction and quality of life (disease perception)). The significant improvement in the quality of life in patients receiving magnetotherapy in contrast to the absence of such influence in patients receiving omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids without magnetotherapy was due to the strong antianginal effect of MT, its sedative and emotionally relaxing action, and the ability to enhance the effects of medications. 


Author(s):  
M. Fekete ◽  
V. Fazekas-Pongor ◽  
P. Balazs ◽  
S. Tarantini ◽  
G. Szollosi ◽  
...  

AbstractBackgroundPathological alterations in nutritional status may develop in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients through production of inflammatory cytokines and inadequate diet.ObjectiveThe aim of our study was to determine the correlation between nutritional status and quality of life of COPD patients.MethodsWe evaluated the nutritional status of COPD patients of Hungarian National Koranyi Institute for Pulmonology using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) between January 1 and June 1, 2019. Lung function, physical fitness, and respiratory muscle strength were included in the assessment.ResultsFifty patients (mean age was 66.3 ± 9.6 years) participated in our study. Mean body mass index (BMI) was 26.2 ± 6.1 kg/m2 and mean fat-free mass index (FFMI) was 16.8 ± 2.4 kg/m2. Overweight patients had better lung function values (FEV1ref%: 46.3 ± 15.2) than normal (FEV1ref%: 45.1 ± 20.9) and underweight patients (FEV1ref%: 43.8 ± 16.0). The Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC) was significantly associated with various parameters; strongest correlation was found with FFMI (r = −0.537, P < 0.001), skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI) (r = −0.530, P < 0.001), and 6-minute walking distance (6MWD) (r = −0.481, P < 0.001).ConclusionsOur results indicate that malnourished COPD patients may have reduced lung function and lower quality of life compared to normal weight patients. Thus, our findings suggest that nutritional therapy be included in the treatment of COPD patients combined with nutritional risk screening and BIA during the follow-up.


2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 971-983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Crippa ◽  
Carlo Agostoni ◽  
Maddalena Mauri ◽  
Massimo Molteni ◽  
Maria Nobile

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) status, cognitive, and behavioral traits of ADHD in school-aged children. Method: Seventy-three children with and without ADHD were assessed with cognitive tasks and behavioral rating scales including quality of life and global functioning at baseline of an intervention trial (clinicaltrials.gov NCT01796262). Correlation analyses were performed between the cognitive tasks/behavioral ratings and blood PUFA levels. Results: Children with ADHD had lower levels of DHA, omega-3 index, and total PUFA. PUFAs were positively associated with behavior but not consistently related to cognitive domains. Conclusion: The present study confirms that children with ADHD display abnormal fatty acid profiles within an Italian setting. Furthermore, PUFAs were associated with behavior but not with cognition. Accordingly, for the first time, lower blood levels of PUFA were associated not only with symptoms of ADHD but also with a poorer quality of life.


Thorax ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 63 (6) ◽  
pp. 487-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Crisafulli ◽  
S Costi ◽  
F Luppi ◽  
G Cirelli ◽  
C Cilione ◽  
...  

Background:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often associated with other chronic diseases. These patients are often admitted to hospital based rehabilitation programmes.Objectives:To determine the prevalence of chronic comorbidities in patients with COPD undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation and to assess their influence on outcome.Design:Observational retrospective cohort study.Setting:A single rehabilitation centre.Patients:2962 inpatients and outpatients with COPD (73% male, aged 71 (SD 8) years, forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) 49.3 (SD 14.8)% of predicted), graded 0, 1 or ⩾2 according to the comorbidity categories and included in a pulmonary rehabilitation programme.Measurements:The authors analysed the number of self-reported comorbidities and recorded the Charlson Index. They then calculated the percentage of patients with a predefined positive response to pulmonary rehabilitation (minimum clinically important difference (MCID)), as measured by improvement in exercise tolerance (6 min walking distance test (6MWD)), dyspnoea (Medical Research Council scale) and/or health related quality of life (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ)).Results:51% of the patients reported at least one chronic comorbidity added to COPD. Metabolic (systemic hypertension, diabetes and/or dyslipidaemia) and heart diseases (chronic heart failure and/or coronary heart disease) were the most frequently reported comorbid combinations (61% and 24%, respectively) among the overall diseases associated with COPD. The prevalence of patients with MCID was different across the comorbidity categories and outcomes. In a multiple categorical logistic regression model, the Charlson Index (OR 0.72 (96% CI 0.54 to 0.98) and 0.51 (96% CI 0.38 to 0.68) vs 6MWD and SGRQ, respectively), metabolic diseases (OR 0.57 (96% CI 0.49 to 0.67) vs 6MWD) and heart diseases (OR 0.67 (96% CI 0.55 to 0.83) vs SGRQ) reduced the probability to improve outcomes of rehabilitation.Conclusions:Most patients with COPD undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation have one or more comorbidities. Despite the fact that the presence of comorbidities does not preclude access to rehabilitation, the improvement in exercise tolerance and quality of life after rehabilitation may be reduced depending on the comorbidity.


Author(s):  
Somayeh Ghadimi ◽  
Atefeh Fakharian ◽  
Mohsen Abedi ◽  
Reyhaneh Zahiri ◽  
Mahsan Norouz Afjeh ◽  
...  

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) leads to limited activity and reduced quality of life. Treatment of this disease is a long-term process that requires the cooperation of patients in monitoring and treatment. Methods: In the present study which was conducted from April 2019 to March 2021 in Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Tehran, Iran, 75 patients were randomly divided into telerehabilitation and control groups. Patients in the control group received pulmonary rehabilitation including respiratory, isometric, and aerobic exercises for 8 weeks, three times per week. In the second group, patients were given a lung rehabilitation booklet and asked to repeat the exercises three times a week for four weeks according to a specific schedule. In addition, patients installed Behzee care application on the mobile phone that recorded various indicators such as heart rate, SpO2, dyspnea, fatigue, and daily activities. This application reminded the patient of the program every day and at a specific time. Finally, the patients’ conditions were compared in the two groups after 8 weeks using CAT and mMRC questionnaires and 6-Minute Walk (6MW) exercise indices as well as spirometry tests. Results: In all four indicators (6MW, CAT,  and mMRC questionnaires as well as spirometry), patients showed improvement after rehabilitation (p<0.001). This improvement was significantly higher in the telemedicine group compared to the other group (p<0.01). Conclusion: The use of telerehabilitation in COPD patients is effective in improving spirometry indices, quality of life, as well as activity and sports indices.


2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (8) ◽  
pp. 1668-1670
Author(s):  
Mykola M. Ostrovskyy ◽  
Nadiia V. Korzh

The aim: To evaluate the effect of overweight on the quality of life of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients GOLD III. Materials and methods: 65 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD GOLD III) were examined in different phases of pathological process. The pulmonary function (PF) test was performed by means of “SPIROKOM” device (Ukraine). The degree of overweight was determined by calculating the body mass index (BMI) using the formula І = m/h² (m – body mass in kilograms, h – height, square of the height in meters (kg/m²). Patients’ quality of life was evaluated with the help of standardized St.George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Results: The study revealed changes in the PF indices and the decrease in quality of life in overweight patients, especially in case of destabilization of the pathological process. Conclusions: The obtained results show that overweight is the underlying condition for more severe course of the pathology and requires further study of its impact on the health and quality of life of patients in order to improve the effectiveness of treatment.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niamh Kelly ◽  
Lewis Winning ◽  
Christopher Irwin ◽  
Fionnuala Lundy ◽  
Dermot Linden ◽  
...  

Abstract BackgroundA growing body of evidence suggests a role for oral bacteria in lung infections. This systematic review aimed to analyse the association between poor periodontal health and the frequency of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL and Medline were searched for studies published until May 2020, with no language restriction. Studies reporting periodontal condition, or periodontal treatment outcomes, with data on the frequency of exacerbations of COPD, were identified. The primary outcome was the frequency of exacerbations and secondary outcomes included quality of life and hospitalisation. Studies were assessed for eligibility and quality by two assessors independently.Results Searches identified 532 records and 8 met the inclusion criteria. The data from intervention studies showed reduction in the frequency of exacerbations following periodontal treatment. Data from observational studies suggest association of worse plaque scores with exacerbation but not pocket depth or clinical attachment loss. Better periodontal health was also associated with reduced frequency of COPD exacerbations, hospitalisations and improved quality of life in COPD patients. Due to the high heterogeneity no meta-analysis was performed. The quality of some of the included studies was low and there was evidence of high risk of bias.ConclusionThe data supports possible association between poor periodontal health, the frequency of exacerbations and quality of life in COPD patients. The evidence is limited by high risk of bias suggesting need for well-designed and adequately powered randomised control trials.The PROSPERO registration number CRD42020180328


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