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Frykholm E, Klijn P, Saey D, van Hees HWH, Stål P, Sandström T, Sörlin A, Maltais F, Nyberg A. Effect and feasibility of non-linear periodized resistance training in people with COPD: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019; 20:6. [PMID: 30606240 PMCID: PMC6318913 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-3129-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), limb-muscle dysfunction is one of the most troublesome systemic manifestations of the disease, which at the functional level is evidenced by reduced strength and endurance of limb muscles. Improving limb-muscle function is an important therapeutic goal of COPD management, for which resistance training is recommended. However, current guidelines for resistance training in COPD mainly focus on improving muscle strength which only reflects one aspect of limb-muscle function and does not address the issue of reduced muscle endurance. The latter is of importance considering that the reduction in limb-muscle endurance often is greater than that of muscle weakness, and also, limb-muscle endurance seems to be closer related to walking capacity as well as arm function than to limb-muscle strength within this group of people. Thus, strategies targeting multiple aspects of the decreased muscle function are warranted to increase the possibility for an optimal effect for the individual patient. Periodized resistance training, which represents a planned variation of resistance training variables (i.e., volume, intensity, frequency, etc.), is one strategy that could be used to target limb-muscle strength as well as limb-muscle endurance within the same exercise regimen. METHODS This is an international, multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing the effect and feasibility of non-linear periodized resistance training to traditional non-periodized resistance training in people with COPD. Primary outcomes are dynamic limb-muscle strength and endurance. Secondary outcomes include static limb-muscle strength and endurance, functional performance, quality of life, dyspnea, intramuscular adaptations as well as the proportion of responders. Feasibility of the training programs will be assessed and compared on attendance rate, duration, satisfaction, drop-outs as well as occurrence and severity of any adverse events. DISCUSSION The proposed trial will provide new knowledge to this research area by investigating and comparing the feasibility and effects of non-linear periodized resistance training compared to traditional non-periodized resistance training. If the former strategy produces larger physiological adaptations than non-periodized resistance training, this project may influence the prescription of resistance training in people with COPD. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT03518723 . Registered on 13 April 2018.
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- Erik Frykholm
- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Pulmonology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre Merem, Hilversum, The Netherlands.,Department of Pulmonology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre de recherche, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Centre de recherche, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada
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- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Stefan MS, Priya A, Martin B, Pekow PS, Rothberg MB, Goldberg RJ, DiNino E, Lindenauer PK. How well do patients and providers agree on the severity of dyspnea? J Hosp Med 2016; 11:701-707. [PMID: 27130579 PMCID: PMC6423510 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.2600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 03/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the severity of patients' dyspnea is critical to avoid under- or overtreatment of patients with acute cardiopulmonary conditions. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the agreement between dyspnea assessment by patients and healthcare providers and to explore which factors contribute to discordance in assessment. DESIGN, SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS Prospective study of patients hospitalized for acute cardiopulmonary diseases at an urban teaching hospital. INTERVENTION AND MEASUREMENTS A numerical rating scale (0-10) was used to assess dyspnea severity as perceived by patients and assessed by providers. Agreement was defined as a score within ±1 between patient and healthcare provider; differences of ≥2 points were considered over- or underestimations. The relationship between patient self-perceived dyspnea severity and provider rating was assessed using a weighted kappa coefficient. RESULTS Of the 138 patients enrolled, 33% had a diagnosis of heart failure, 30% chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and 13% pneumonia; median age was 72 years, and 57% were women. In all, 96 patient-physician and 138 patient-nurses pairs were included in the study. The kappa coefficient for agreement was 0.11 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.01 to 0.21) between patients and physicians and 0.18 (95% CI: 0.12 to 0.24) between patients and nurses. Physicians underestimated patients' dyspnea 37.9% of the time and overestimated it 25.8% of the time, whereas nurses underestimated it 43.5% of the time and overestimated it 12.4% of the time. Admitting diagnosis was the only patient factor associated with discordance. CONCLUSIONS Agreement between patient perception of dyspnea and healthcare providers' assessment is low. Future studies should prospectively test whether routine assessment of dyspnea results in better patient outcomes. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2016;11:701-707. © 2016 Society of Hospital Medicine.
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- Mihaela S Stefan
- Center for Quality of Care Research, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
- Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Center for Quality of Care Research, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Center for Quality of Care Research, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
- School of Public Health & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts
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- Division of Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases & Vulnerable Populations and Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
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- Center for Quality of Care Research, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts
- Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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Chen R, Chen R, Chen X, Chen L. Effect of endurance training on expiratory flow limitation and dynamic hyperinflation in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Intern Med J 2015; 44:791-800. [PMID: 24860934 DOI: 10.1111/imj.12483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Expiratory flow limitation (EFL) is the primary pathophysiological hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the effect of lower-extremity endurance training alone on EFL in patients with COPD remains largely unknown. AIM This study aims to determine the effects of endurance training on EFL and dynamic hyperinflation in patients with stable COPD. METHODS This was a prospective, single-blinded, non-randomised controlled 12-week study recruiting Chinese patients with stable COPD in an endurance training group (n = 15) or a control group (n = 13). Before and at the end of the study, we measured the EFL, pulmonary function, peak inspiratory flow (PIF) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP); moreover, the patients underwent a constant work rate exercise test in which Borg dyspnoea scale, tidal breathing flow volume curves and inspiratory capacity (IC) were determined every other minute. RESULTS Exercise training significantly improved the exercise endurance time (7.00 ± 3.05 vs 18.13 ± 6.44 min, P < 0.001), MIP (69.49 ± 16.03 vs 80.18 ± 15.97 cmH2 O, P < 0.001) and PIF (3.96 ± 1.01 vs 4.51 ± 1.13 L/s, P = 0.014), but not EFL (3.33 ± 0.49 vs 3.40 ± 0.51, P = 0.334). Subjects on training had decreased breathing frequency (26.26 ± 7.13 vs 23.15 ± 5.34 breaths/min, P = 0.002), minute ventilation (30.28 ± 7.52 vs 26.85 ± 4.17 L, P = 0.013), tidal peak expiratory flow (1.53 ± 0.22 vs 1.32 ± 0.20 L/s, P = 0.006), mean expiratory flow (0.87 ± 0.19 vs 0.68 ± 0.15 L/s, P = 0.011) and Borg dyspnoea score (7.20 ± 1.15 vs 3.93 ± 1.39, P < 0.001), as well as increased IC (1.50 ± 0.34 vs 1.67 ± 0.45 L, P = 0.002), expiratory time (1.47 ± 0.62 vs 1.72 ± 0.62 s, P = 0.004) and inspiratory flow reserve (2.05 ± 1.10 vs 2.95 ± 1.19 L/s, P = 0.002) at isotime. These changes were not observed in the control group. CONCLUSION Endurance training may benefit stable COPD patients in improving exercise endurance, inspiratory muscle strength, ventilatory requirements, exercise-induced hyperinflation and exertional dyspnoea.
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- R Chen
- Department of Respiratory diseases, SUN Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, SUN Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Nyberg A, Saey D, Martin M, Maltais F. Muscular and functional effects of partitioning exercising muscle mass in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2015; 16:194. [PMID: 25927288 PMCID: PMC4423627 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-0698-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low-load, high-repetitive single-limb resistance training may increase limb muscle function and functional exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) while minimizing the occurrence of limiting exertional symptoms. Whether high-repetitive single-limb resistance training would perform better than high-repetitive two-limb resistance training is unknown. In addition, the mechanisms underlying possible benefits of high-repetitive resistance training has not been investigated. The aims of this study are to compare single versus two-limb high-repetitive resistance training in patients with COPD and to investigate mechanisms of action of these training modalities. METHODS/DESIGN This trial is a prospective, assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial. The participants are patients with stable severe to very severe COPD who are older than 40 years of age and healthy controls. The intervention is single-limb, high-repetitive, resistance training with elastic bands, three times/week for 8 weeks. The control is two-limb high-repetitive resistance training with elastic bands, three times/week for 8 weeks. The primary outcomes is change in the 6-min walking distance after 8 weeks of single-limb or two-limb high-repetitive resistance training. The secondary outcomes are changes in limb muscle strength and endurance capacity, key protein involved in quadriceps anabolic/catabolic signalization, fiber-type distribution and capillarization, subjective dyspnea and muscle fatigue, muscle oxygenation, cardiorespiratory demand and health-related quality-of-life after 8 weeks of single-limb or two-limb high-repetitive resistance training. The acute effects of single-limb versus two-limb high-repetitive resistance training on contractile fatigue, exercise stimulus (the product of number of repetition and load), subjective dyspnea and muscle fatigue, muscle oxygenation, and cardiorespiratory demand during upper and lower limb exercises will also be investigated in patients with COPD and healthy controls. Randomization will be performed using a random number generator by a person independent of the recruitment process, using 1:1 allocation to the intervention and the control group using random block sizes. BLINDING All outcome assessors will be blinded to group assignment. DISCUSSION The results of this project will provide important information to help developing and implementing customized exercise training programs for patients with COPD. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02283580 Registration date: 4 November 2014. First participant randomized: 10 November 2014.
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- Andrè Nyberg
- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, 2725, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, G1V 4G5, Canada.
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, 2725, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, G1V 4G5, Canada. .,Département de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, 1050, avenue de la Médecine, Québec, G1V 0A6, Canada.
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, 2725, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, G1V 4G5, Canada.
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- Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, 2725, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, G1V 4G5, Canada. .,Département de médecine, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, 1050, avenue de la Médecine, Québec, G1V0A6, Canada.
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Boshuizen RC, Vincent AD, van den Heuvel MM. Comparison of modified Borg scale and visual analog scale dyspnea scores in predicting re-intervention after drainage of malignant pleural effusion. Support Care Cancer 2013; 21:3109-16. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-1895-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2012] [Accepted: 06/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Nyberg A, Lindström B, Wadell K. Assessing the effect of high-repetitive single limb exercises (HRSLE) on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): study protocol for randomized controlled trial. Trials 2012; 13:114. [PMID: 22823966 PMCID: PMC3443039 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-13-114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2012] [Accepted: 07/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Single-limb knee extension exercises have been found to be effective at improving lower extremity exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Since the positive local physiological effects of exercise training only occur in the engaged muscle(s), should upper extremity muscles also be included to determine the effect of single limb exercises in COPD patients. Methods/design Trial design: a prospective, assessor-blind, block randomized controlled, parallel-group multicenter trial. Participants: stage II-IV COPD patients, > 40 years of age, ex-smokers, with stable medical treatment will be included starting May 2011. Recruitment at three locations in Sweden. Interventions: 1) high-repetitive single limb exercise (HRSLE) training with elastic bands, 60 minutes, three times/week for 8 weeks combined with four sessions of 60 minutes patient education, or 2) the same patient education alone. Outcomes: Primary: determine the effects of HRSLE on local muscle endurance capacity (measured as meters walked during 6-minute walk test and rings moved on 6-minute ring and pegboard test) and quality of life (measured as change on the Swedish version of the Chronic Respiratory Disease Questionnaire). Secondary: effects on maximal strength, muscular endurance, dyspnea, self-efficacy, anxiety and depression. The relationship between changes in health-related variables and changes in exercise capacity, sex-related differences in training effects, feasibility of the program, strategies to determine adequate starting resistance and provide accurate resistance for each involved movement and the relationship between muscle fatigue and dyspnea in the different exercise tests will also be analyzed. Randomization: performed by a person independent of the recruitment process and using a computer random number generator. Stratification by center and gender with a 1:1 allocation to the intervention or control using random block sizes. Blinding: all outcome assessors will be blinded to group assignment. Discussion The results of this project will contribute to increase the body of knowledge regarding COPD and HRSLE. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01354067. Registration date: 2011-05-11. First participant randomized: 2011-09-02
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- Andre Nyberg
- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, Umeå University, Umeå 90187, Sweden.
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Akinci AC, Pinar R, Demir T. The relation of the subjective dyspnoea perception with objective dyspnoea indicators, quality of life and functional capacity in patients with COPD. J Clin Nurs 2012; 22:969-76. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04161.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lima ISA, Florêncio de Moura Filho O, Cunha FVM, Ribeiro JLV, Valenti VE, Carlos de Abreu L. Chest and Neck Mobilization Effects on Spirometric Responses in Healthy Subjects. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2011; 34:622-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2011.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2010] [Revised: 05/30/2011] [Accepted: 06/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lau KS, Jones AY. A single session of Acu-TENS increases FEV1 and reduces dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 54:179-84. [DOI: 10.1016/s0004-9514(08)70024-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Makris D, Paraskakis E, Korakas P, Karagiannakis E, Sourvinos G, Siafakas NM, Tzanakis N. Exhaled breath condensate 8-isoprostane, clinical parameters, radiological indices and airway inflammation in COPD. Respiration 2007; 75:138-44. [PMID: 17641539 DOI: 10.1159/000106377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2007] [Accepted: 05/23/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) 8-isoprostane levels were found increased in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, the relation between EBC 8-isoprostane and parameters which have a known predictive value in COPD, remains vastly unknown, and so does subsequently its clinical value. OBJECTIVES To investigate the relationship between 8-isoprostane level in EBC and clinical parameters, radiological indices and airway inflammation in COPD patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We studied 18 COPD patients (all ex-smokers) and 12 healthy controls (5 ex-smokers and 7 never-smokers). All patients underwent clinical evaluation, sputum induction, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the thorax and EBC 8-isoprostane measurement. 8-Isoprostane levels were correlated with markers that reflect disease severity, such as dyspnea severity, FEV(1) (%pred), emphysema changes and bronchiectasis in HRCT. Emphysema was quantified as the percentage of lung area with attenuation values < -950 Hounsfield units. RESULTS 8-Isoprostane levels were significantly elevated in EBC of patients with COPD [mean (SE) 18.1 (2) vs. 5.6 (0.7) pg/ml, p = 0.0001], irrespective of lung function impairment. 8-Isoprostane levels were correlated with emphysema score in HRCT (r(2) = 0.43, p = 0.001) as well as with Medical Research Council dyspnea scale score (rho = 0.61, p = 0.005). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that EBC 8-isoprostane levels may reflect the extension of lung emphysema in COPD patients. In this respect, further investigation is required in order to evaluate the possible role of EBC 8-isoprostane in assessing disease progress in COPD patients.
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- Demosthenes Makris
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
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Makris D, Moschandreas J, Damianaki A, Ntaoukakis E, Siafakas NM, Milic Emili J, Tzanakis N. Exacerbations and lung function decline in COPD: New insights in current and ex-smokers. Respir Med 2007; 101:1305-12. [PMID: 17112715 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2006.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2006] [Revised: 10/02/2006] [Accepted: 10/08/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIM To investigate whether there is a significant relationship between an increased frequency of exacerbations and the rate of forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV(1)) decline in COPD patients. METHODS-MEASUREMENTS: About 102 COPD patients (44 smokers, 58 ex-smokers) participated in a 3-year prospective study. Exacerbations were identified as worsening of patient's respiratory symptoms as recorded on diary cards. Spirometry was performed every 6 months. The effect of frequent exacerbations on lung function was investigated using random effects models. RESULTS The median (mean(95% CI)) annual exacerbation rate was 2.85 (3.1 (2.7-3.6)). Patients with an annual exacerbation rate over the median rate had significantly lower baseline post-bronchodilation FEV(1)(%pred), higher MRC dyspnoea score and chronic cough compared to patients who had an annual exacerbation rate less than the median. The average annual rate of FEV(1)(%pred), adjusted for smoking decline (DeltaFEV(1)), was found significantly increased in frequent compared to infrequent exacerbators (P=0.017). The highest DeltaFEV(1) was observed in smokers frequent exacerbators and a significant interaction between exacerbation frequency and DeltaFEV(1) was also observed in ex-smokers. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that an increased frequency of exacerbations is significantly associated with FEV(1) decline even in ex-smokers. Thus, smoking and frequent exacerbations may have both negative impact on lung function. Smoking cessation and prevention of exacerbations should be a major target in COPD.
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- D Makris
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, University of Crete, Medical School, 71110 Heraklion, Greece.
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Morris NR, Sabapathy S, Adams L, Kingsley RA, Schneider DA, Stulbarg MS. Verbal numerical scales are as reliable and sensitive as visual analog scales for rating dyspnea in young and older subjects. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2007; 157:360-5. [PMID: 17303478 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2007.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2006] [Revised: 01/10/2007] [Accepted: 01/10/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study compared the use of a simple verbal 0-10 numerical rating scale (verbal NRS) and a visual analog scale (VAS) for the rating of dyspnea during exercise in a group of young and older subjects. Twelve younger (32+/-9 yr) and 12 older (71+/-7 yr) subjects used either the verbal NRS or the VAS in a randomised fashion to rate dyspnea during 60 s of uphill treadmill walking (range 5.6-8.8 km h(-1)) performed at either a low (17% grade) or high workload (26% grade) and then during recovery. Rating scales were evaluated twice on separate days (day 1 and day 2) at each workload. While the verbal NRS scores proved to be reliable throughout exercise and recovery, VAS scores were significantly (p<0.05) lower on day 2 during the low workload test (younger group) and the high workload test (older group). Verbal NRS ratings were consistently greater than VAS ratings at both workloads (p<0.001) for both young and older groups. The intra-class correlation coefficients for rating peak dyspnea using either the VAS or verbal NRS were consistently lower for the older subjects (range: r=0.54-0.67) than the younger subjects (range: r=0.70-0.86). Overall, subjects preferred the verbal NRS to the VAS. These results suggest that the verbal NRS compares favourably with the VAS for rating dyspnea during exercise without mask or mouthpiece. However, when rating peak dyspnea both scales appear less reliable when used by the older compared to young subjects.
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- N R Morris
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Gold Coast campus, Griffith University, PMB 50 Gold Coast Mail Centre, Queensland 9726, Australia.
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Makris D, Tzanakis N, Moschandreas J, Siafakas NM. Dyspnea assessment and adverse events during sputum induction in COPD. BMC Pulm Med 2006; 6:17. [PMID: 16808839 PMCID: PMC1524986 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2466-6-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2006] [Accepted: 06/29/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The inhalation of normal or hypertonic saline during sputum induction (SI) may act as an indirect bronchoconstrictive stimulus leading to dyspnea and lung function deterioration. Our aim was to assess dyspnea and adverse events in COPD patients who undergo SI following a safety protocol. Methods Sputum was induced by normal and hypertonic (4.5%) saline solution in 65 patients with COPD of varying severity. In order to minimize saline-induced bronchoconstriction a protocol based on the European Respiratory Society sputum induction Task group report was followed. Dyspnea change was scored using the Borg scale and lung function was assessed by spirometry and oximetry. Results Borg score changes [median(IQR) 1.5(0–2)] were observed during SI in 40 subjects; 16 patients required temporary discontinuation of the procedure due to dyspnea-general discomfort and 2 did not complete the session due to dyspnea-wheezing. The change in Borg dyspnea score was significantly correlated with oxygen saturation and heart rate changes and with discontinuation of the procedure due to undesired symptoms. 19 subjects presented an hyperresponsive reaction (decline>20% from baseline FEV1). No significant correlation between Borg changes and FEV1decline was found. Patients with advanced COPD presented significantly greater Borg and oxygen saturation changes than patients with less severe disease (p = 0.02 and p = 0.001, respectively). Baseline FEV1, oxygen saturation and 6MWT demonstrated significant diagnostic values in distinguishing subjects who develop an adverse physiologic reaction during the procedure. Conclusion COPD patients undergoing SI following a safety protocol do not experience major adverse events. Dyspnea and oxygen desaturation is more likely to occur in patients with disease in advanced stages, leading to short discontinuation or less frequently to termination of the procedure. Baseline FEV1, oxygen saturation and 6MWT may have a prognostic value for the development of these adverse events and might be useful to be evaluated in advance.
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- Demosthenes Makris
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Greece
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Hashimoto K, Ono T, Honda EI, Maeda K, Shinagawa H, Tsuiki S, Hiyama S, Kurabayashi T, Ohyama K. Effects of mandibular advancement on brain activation during inspiratory loading in healthy subjects: a functional magnetic resonance imaging study. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2006; 100:579-86. [PMID: 16195387 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00169.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Oral appliances have been a popular treatment option for subjects with obstructive sleep apnea. However, little information is available on how brain activation induced by respiratory challenge is modulated by mandibular advancement with these appliances. We hypothesized that the brain activation caused by respiratory stress may be alleviated by mandibular advancement. Respiratory stress was induced in 12 healthy subjects by resistive inspiratory loading. The effects of mandibular advancement during resistive inspiratory loading were assessed subjectively by using a visual analog scale. These effects were also evaluated objectively by using blood oxygenation level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging. The score for the visual analog scale significantly decreased with mandibular advancement. Cortical deactivation, in association with mandibular advancement, was localized to several specific regions, including the left cingulate gyrus and the bilateral prefrontal cortexes. These regions are known to be involved in respiratory control. Our results suggest that mandibular advancement with an oral appliance appears to be useful for reducing respiratory stress, based on both subjective and neuronal criteria.
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Affiliation(s)
- Koji Hashimoto
- Maxillofacial Orthognathics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental Univ. 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8549, Japan
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Status of Research on Selected Cardiopulmonary Tests and Measures Utilized in the Rehabilitation of Geriatric Patients. TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2005. [DOI: 10.1097/00013614-200507000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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