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Jiménez D, Bertoletti L, Bikdeli B. Pulmonary embolism work-up in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: what is the best strategy for clinicians? Curr Opin Pulm Med 2024:00063198-990000000-00203. [PMID: 39469884 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000001130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/30/2024]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important events in the natural course of COPD, as they increase morbidity and mortality. Acute pulmonary embolism may mimic the symptoms of COPD exacerbations. However, the exact prevalence of pulmonary embolism in unexplained exacerbations of COPD is unclear based on the current data. This review provides a practical approach to patients with COPD complaining of worsening respiratory symptoms. RECENT FINDINGS A randomized clinical trial has shown that a routine pulmonary embolism diagnostic work-up does not improve care of patients with acute exacerbations of COPD. However, review of the recent literature suggests that a nonnegligible proportion of otherwise unexplained exacerbations of COPD may be caused by pulmonary embolism. To date, nevertheless, there are limited studies developing and validating clinical models that might aid in the identification of patients requiring additional tests for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. SUMMARY Until new evidence becomes available, we believe that a routine diagnostic strategy for pulmonary embolism is not appropriate for patients with acute exacerbations of COPD. Recommendations for routine pulmonary embolism diagnostic work-up necessitate further development of prognostic models and conduct of clinical trials that assess important health outcomes.
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- David Jiménez
- Respiratory Department, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS
- Alcalá University
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain
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- Service de Médecine Vasculaire et Thérapeutique, CHU de St-Etienne
- INSERM, UMR1059, Equipe Dysfonction Vasculaire et Hémostase, Université Jean-Monnet
- INSERM, CIC-1408
- FCRIN INNOVTE network, CHU Saint-Etienne, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
- Thrombosis Research Group, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Wu J, Zhang Y, Duan J, Wei Y, Miao Y. A metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS)-based analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage samples in patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Mol Histol 2024; 55:709-719. [PMID: 39060894 DOI: 10.1007/s10735-024-10225-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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The role of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) microbiome in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) remains unclear. The advent of the metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has made it possible to reveal the complex microbiome composition of the respiratory tract. This study aimed to explore whether there are differences in the BALF microbiome of AECOPD patients with different lung functions. We enrolled 55 AECOPD patients and divided them into a mild group (n = 31) and a severe group (n = 24) according to their lung function. We collected BALF and submitted it to mNGS and bioinformatics analysis. At the species level, mNGS identified 264 bacteria, 13 fungi and 12 viruses in the mild group, and 174 bacteria, 6 fungi and 6 viruses in the severe group. Mixed bacterial and viral infection occurred in both groups. At the genus level, Rothia and Veillonella were more abundant in the mild group, while Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus were more abundant in the severe group. At the species level, compared with the mild group, the relative abundance of Haemophilus influenzae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was increased in the severe group. Besides, the BALF microbiome composition was similar between the two groups, and there was no significant difference in α and β diversity. Forced expiratory volume in 1 s/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) (%) showed no significant correlation with the Shannon or Simpson index. The microbiome abundance was different between the mild and severe groups; however, microbiome diversity was similar between the two groups. Based on our findings, Haemophilus influenzae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa may be the pathogenic bacteria that cause the difference in lung function in patients with AECOPD.
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- Junfang Wu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.256, Friendship West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.256, Friendship West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.256, Friendship West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.256, Friendship West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, NO.256, Friendship West Road, Beilin District, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China.
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Villar Martínez M, Calvo Manuel E, Aguilar-Shea AL. [COPD inhaled therapy narrative review]. Semergen 2024; 50:102284. [PMID: 38925076 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The basis of COPD maintenance treatment is the long-acting bronchodilators and the inhaled corticosteroids. Faced with the recent modifications in the clinical practice guidelines, we have carried out a review of studies that contrast the various therapeutic alternatives and pharmacological agents within each category, with the fundamental purpose of shedding light on which of these options prove to be more effective. Triple therapy stands out as essential in poorly controlled patients or with an eosinophilic phenotype, surpassing dual therapy. However, among the combinations of LAMA/LABA or LAMA/LABA/IC, no drug is observed to be superior in the reviewed evidence. Although triple therapies include corticosteroids, there does not appear to be a significant increase in side effects or pneumonia. Regarding monotherapy with LAMA, no significant differences are seen between the drugs, but in dual therapy with LABA/IC, the budesonide/formoterol combination seems to offer better control than fluticasone/salmeterol.
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- M Villar Martínez
- Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España.
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- Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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- Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Centro de Salud Puerta de Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España
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Justel Enríquez A, Rabat-Restrepo JM, Vilchez-López FJ, Tenorio-Jiménez C, García-Almeida JM, Irles Rocamora JA, Pereira-Cunill JL, Martínez Ramírez MJ, Molina-Puerta MJ, Molina Soria JB, Rebollo-Pérez MI, Olveira G, García-Luna PP. Practical Guidelines by the Andalusian Group for Nutrition Reflection and Investigation (GARIN) on Nutritional Management of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:3105. [PMID: 39339705 PMCID: PMC11434837 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Malnutrition is common in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and is associated with worse lung function and greater severity. This review by the Andalusian Group for Nutrition Reflection and Investigation (GARIN) addresses the nutritional management of adult COPD patients, focusing on Morphofunctional Nutritional Assessment and intervention in clinical practice. A systematic literature search was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, followed by critical appraisal based on Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) guidelines. Recommendations were graded according to the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) system. The results were discussed among GARIN members, with consensus determined using a Likert scale. A total of 24 recommendations were made: 2(A), 6(B), 2(O), and 14(GPP). Consensus exceeded 90% for 17 recommendations and was 75-90% for 7. The care of COPD patients is approached from a nutritional perspective, emphasizing nutritional screening, morphofunctional assessment, and food intake in early disease stages. Nutritional interventions include dietary advice, recommendations on food group intake, and the impact of specialized nutritional treatment, particularly oral nutritional supplements. Other critical aspects, such as physical activity and quality of life, are also analyzed. These recommendations provide practical guidance for managing COPD patients nutritionally in clinical practice.
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- Alicia Justel Enríquez
- Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, 41009 Sevilla, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain; (J.-A.I.R.); (P.P.G.-L.)
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Clinical Management Unit, University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, 18014 Granada, Spain
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- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga/Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain; (J.-A.I.R.); (P.P.G.-L.)
- UGC Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Valme, 41014 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain; (J.-A.I.R.); (P.P.G.-L.)
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
- Endocrine Diseases Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), 41007 Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén, 23007 Jaén, Spain
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- UGC Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, 14004 Córdoba, Spain
- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), 14004 Córdoba, Spain
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- Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Juan Ramón Jiménez, 21005 Huelva, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga/Plataforma Bionand, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina y Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, 29010 Málaga, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, Spain; (J.-A.I.R.); (P.P.G.-L.)
- Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
- Endocrine Diseases Research Group, Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS), 41007 Sevilla, Spain
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Trillo-Calvo E, de Miguel Díez J, González Villaescusa C, Panero Hidalgo P, Cimas Hernando JE, Villanueva Pérez M, Plaza Zamora FJ, Sanz Almazán M, Figueira-Gonçalves JM. COPD patient profiles in primary care. Referral criteria. Semergen 2024; 50:102192. [PMID: 38306821 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
COPD is a disease with a high prevalence that diminishes the quality of life of many patients. Despite this, there are still high rates of under-diagnosis in Spain, partly due to a lack of recognition of the pathology by patients. In this context, the role played by primary care teams becomes fundamental, as they are one of the first lines of entry into the health system. In this paper we explain the different COPD profiles that may be present, and update the tools for diagnosis and treatment, which, together with an attitude of active suspicion of the disease, can help in the correct management of patients, whether they are undiagnosed or have subsequent complications.
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- E Trillo-Calvo
- Institute for Health Research, Aragón, Centro de Salud Campo de Belchite, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón (IiSGM), Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria INCLIVA, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina de la Universidad de Oviedo, Centro de Salud de Contrueces-Vega, Gijón, Spain
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- EAP Ribes-Olivella (SAP Alt Penedés Garraf), Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Respiratorio, Unidad de Investigación, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Canario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública, Universidad de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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Shahaj O, Meiwald A, Puri Sudhir K, Gara-Adams R, Wark P, Cazaux A, Rios AE, Avdeev SN, Adams EJ. Mapping the Common Barriers to Optimal COPD Care in High and Middle-Income Countries: Qualitative Perspectives from Clinicians. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2024; 19:1207-1223. [PMID: 38831892 PMCID: PMC11146611 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s449659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) poses a significant global health burden despite being largely preventable and treatable. Despite the availability of guidelines, COPD care remains suboptimal in many settings, including high-income countries (HICs) and upper-middle-income countries (UMICs), with varied approaches to diagnosis and management. This study aimed to identify common and unique barriers to COPD care across six countries (Australia, Spain, Taiwan, Argentina, Mexico, and Russia) to inform global policy initiatives for improved care. Methods COPD care pathways were mapped for each country and supplemented with epidemiological, health-economic, and clinical data from a targeted literature review. Semi-structured interviews with 17 respiratory care clinicians were used to further validate the pathways and identify key barriers. Thematic content analysis was used to generate the themes. Results Six themes were common in most HICs and UMICs: "Challenges in COPD diagnosis", "Strengthening the role of primary care", "Fragmented healthcare systems and coordination challenges", "Inadequate management of COPD exacerbations", "Limited access to specialized care" and, "Impact of underfinanced and overloaded healthcare systems". One theme, "Insurance coverage and reimbursement challenges", was more relevant for UMICs. HICs and UMICs differ in patient and healthcare provider awareness, primary care involvement, spirometry access, and availability of specialized care. Both face issues with healthcare fragmentation, guideline adherence, and COPD exacerbation management. In addition, UMICs also grapple with resource limitations and healthcare infrastructure challenges. Conclusion Many challenges to COPD care are the same in both HICs and UMICs, underscoring the pervasive nature of these issues. While country-specific issues require customized solutions, there are untapped possibilities for implementing global respiratory strategies that support countries to manage COPD effectively. In addition to healthcare system-level initiatives, there is a crucial need for political prioritization of COPD to allocate the essential resources it requires.
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- Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, New Castle, Australia
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- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Intensive Pneumology, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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- Respiratory Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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Miravitlles M, Martinez-Garcia MA. Chronic bronchial infection in stable COPD: To treat or not to treat. Pulmonology 2023; 29:449-451. [PMID: 36922260 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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- M Miravitlles
- Pneumology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron / Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus Barcelona, Spain; CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Spain.
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Spain; Pneumology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe. Valencia, Spain
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Martínez-Gestoso S, García-Sanz MT, Carreira JM, Nieto-Fontarigo JJ, Calvo-Álvarez U, Doval-Oubiña L, Camba-Matos S, Peleteiro-Pedraza L, Roibás-Veiga I, González-Barcala FJ. Prognostic Usefulness of Basic Analytical Data in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation. OPEN RESPIRATORY ARCHIVES 2023; 5:100271. [PMID: 37818452 PMCID: PMC10560836 DOI: 10.1016/j.opresp.2023.100271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction COPD causes high morbidity and mortality and high health costs. Thus, identifying and analyzing the distinctive and treatable traits seems useful to optimize the management of AEPOC patients. While various biomarkers have been researched, no solid data for systematic use have been made available. Aim Assessing the short-term prognostic usefulness of clinical and analytical parameters available in routine clinical practice in COPD exacerbations. Material and methods Multicenter prospective observational study conducted between 2016 and 2018. Patients admitted for COPD exacerbation who agreed to participate and signed an informed consent form were included. Prolonged stay, in-hospital mortality or early readmission was considered an unfavorable progression. 30-Day mortality was also analyzed. Results 615 patients were included. Mean age was 73.9 years (SD 10.6); 86.2% were male. Progression of 357 patients (58%) was considered unfavorable. Mortality at 1 month from discharge was 6.7%. The multivariate analysis shows a relationship between the CRP/Albumin ratio and unfavorable progression (OR 1.008, 95% CI 1.00; 1.01), as well as increased risk of death at 1 month from discharge with elevated urea (OR 1.01, 95% CI 1.005; 1.02) and troponin T (OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.06; 4.62). Conclusion Elevated CRP/Albumin, urea and TnT are prognostic indicators of poor short-term outcome in patients admitted for COPD exacerbation. Cardiovascular comorbidity and systemic inflammation could explain these findings.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology-Biological Research Centre (CIBUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Emergencies Department Salnés Couny Hospital, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology-Biological Research Centre (CIBUS), University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Toubes-Navarro ME, Gude-Sampedro F, Álvarez-Dobaño JM, Reyes-Santias F, Rábade-Castedo C, Rodríguez-García C, Lado-Baleato Ó, Lago-Fidalgo R, Sánchez-Martínez N, Ricoy-Gabaldón J, Casal-Mouriño A, Abelleira-Paris R, Riveiro-Blanco V, Zamarrón-Sanz C, Rodríguez-Núñez N, Lama-López A, Ferreiro-Fernández L, Valdés-Cuadrado L. A pulmonary rehabilitation program reduces hospitalizations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A cost-effectiveness study. Ann Thorac Med 2023; 18:190-198. [PMID: 38058789 PMCID: PMC10697305 DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_70_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Although pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recommended in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is a scarcity of data demonstrating the cost-effectiveness and effectiveness of PR in reducing exacerbations. METHODS A quasi-experimental study in 200 patients with COPD was conducted to determine the number of exacerbations 1 year before and after their participation in a PR program. Quality of life was measured using the COPD assessment test and EuroQol-5D. The costs of the program and exacerbations were assessed the year before and after participation in the PR program. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) was estimated in terms of quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). RESULTS The number of admissions, length of hospital stay, and admissions to the emergency department decreased after participation in the PR program by 48.2%, 46.6%, and 42.5%, respectively (P < 0.001 for all). Results on quality of life tests improved significantly (P < 0.001 for the two tests). The cost of PR per patient and the cost of pre-PR and post-PR exacerbations were €1867.7 and €7895.2 and €4201.9, respectively. The PR resulted in a cost saving of €1826 (total, €365,200) per patient/year, and the gain in QALYs was+0.107. ICER was -€17,056. The total cost was <€20,000/QALY in 78% of patients. CONCLUSIONS PR contributes to reducing the number of exacerbations in patients with COPD, thereby slowing clinical deterioration. In addition, it is cost-effective in terms of QALYs.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Interdisciplinary Group of research in Pulmonology, Institute of Sanitary research from Compostela, Spain
- University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Human Resources and General Services, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Research Methods Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- ISCIII Support Platforms for Clinical Research, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Mathematics University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Mathematics University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Interdisciplinary Group of research in Pulmonology, Institute of Sanitary research from Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Interdisciplinary Group of research in Pulmonology, Institute of Sanitary research from Compostela, Spain
- Medicine University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Ginel Mendoza L, Gonzálvez Rey J, Trigueros Carrero JA, Piñera Salmerón P. [Protocol for the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after exacerbation in the emergency department]. Semergen 2023; 49:101998. [PMID: 37295262 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2023.101998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is an episode of clinical instability due to the worsening of expiratory airflow limitation or of the underlying inflammatory process. The severity of AECOPD depends on baseline risk stratification and the intensity of the acute episode. Primary Care is the epicenter of the AECOPD care circuit, but it can be extended to the out-of-hospital emergency department and the hospital itself depending on the clinical situation, the level of severity, the availability of complementary tests, and the therapeutic resources required for each patient. Recording clinical data, history, triggering factors, treatment, and evolution of previous episodes of AECOPD in the electronic medical record is an essential aspect to adjust current treatment and prevent the occurrence of future episodes.
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- L Ginel Mendoza
- Centro de Salud Ciudad Jardín, Málaga, España; Sociedad Española de Médicos de Atención Primaria (SEMERGEN), España.
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- Centro de Salud Teis, Vigo, España; Grupo de Respiratorio en Atención Primaria (GRAP), España
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- Centro de Salud Buenavista, Toledo, España; Sociedad Española de Médicos Generales y de Familia (SEMG), España
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- Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia, España; Sociedad Española de Medicina de Urgencias y Emergencias (SEMES), España
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José Soler-Cataluña J, Miravitlles M, Fernández-Villar A, Izquierdo JL, García-Rivero JL, Cosio BG, López-Campos JL, Agustí A. Exacerbations in COPD: a personalised approach to care. THE LANCET. RESPIRATORY MEDICINE 2023; 11:224-226. [PMID: 36780913 DOI: 10.1016/s2213-2600(22)00533-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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- Juan José Soler-Cataluña
- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Arnau de Vilanova-Lliria, 46015 Valencia, Spain; Departamento de Medicina, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neumología, Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca, Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Universidad de Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain; Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Unidad Médico-Quirúrgica de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Catedra Salud Respiratoria, Universidad de Barcelona, Institut Respiratori, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain
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Bacterial Patterns and Empiric Antibiotic Use in COPD Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Arch Bronconeumol 2023; 59:90-100. [PMID: 36376121 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is strongly associated with the development of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Limited data are available on risk factors for difficult to manage bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa in COPD patients with CAP. Our objective was to assess the microbiological patterns associated with risk factors that determine empiric antibiotic therapy in hospitalized COPD patients with CAP. METHODS We performed a secondary data analysis of an international, multicenter, observational, point-prevalence study involving hospitalized COPD patients with CAP from March to June 2015. After identifying the risk factors associated with different microorganisms, we developed a scoring system to guide decision-making about empiric anti-pseudomonal antibiotic therapy in this population. RESULTS We enrolled 689 hospitalized COPD patients with CAP with documented microbiological testing. The most frequent microorganisms isolated were Streptococcus pneumoniae (8%) and Gram-negative bacteria (8%), P. aeruginosa (7%) and Haemophilus influenzae (3%). We developed a scoring system incorporating the variables independently associated with P. aeruginosa that include a previous P. aeruginosa isolation or infection (OR 14.2 [95%CI 5.7-35.2]), hospitalization in the past 12 months (OR 3.7 [1.5-9.2]), and bronchiectasis (OR 3.2 [1.4-7.2]). Empiric anti-pseudomonal antibiotics were overutilized in COPD patients with CAP. The new scoring system has the potential to reduce empiric anti-pseudomonal antibiotic use from 54.1% to 6.2%. CONCLUSIONS COPD patients with CAP present different microbiological profiles associated with unique risk factors. Anti-pseudomonal treatment is a critical decision when selecting empiric antibiotic therapy. We developed a COPD scoring system to guide decision-making about empiric anti-pseudomonal antibiotic therapy.
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Martínez Meñaca A, Barbero Herranz E, Muñoz-Esquerre M, Marín-Oto M, García Moyano M, Cascón-Hernández JA, Alonso Pérez T. Highlights del 55.° Congreso SEPAR. OPEN RESPIRATORY ARCHIVES 2023. [PMID: 37497247 PMCID: PMC10369544 DOI: 10.1016/j.opresp.2022.100216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The 55th SEPAR Congress was held in Pamplona from 2 to 4 of June 2022. Once again, it was the referral scientific meeting for specialists in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, nursing, physiotherapy, paediatric respiratory diseases and other disciplines involved in respiratory care. The Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery showed its national and international leadership in the management of respiratory diseases, which was reflected in a program with an excellent content and a high scientific level. In this review, we offer a summary of some notable aspects covered in six selected areas of interest: pulmonary vascular diseases, non-invasive mechanical ventilation and sleep disorders, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung diseases (ILD), and interventional pulmonolgy and lung transplant.
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Amado Diago CA, Figueira Gonçalves JM, Golpe R, Esteban C, Garcia Talavera I, García-Martín S. Classification of the Severity of COPD Exacerbations in Hospitalized Patients According to Rome vs GesEPOC Criteria. Arch Bronconeumol 2023; 59:57-58. [PMID: 35872093 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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- Carlos Antonio Amado Diago
- Servicio de Neumología del Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain; Universidad de Cantabria, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria IDIVAL, Spain.
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- Servicio de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de la Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, Lugo, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Bizkaia, Spain; Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Servicio de Neumología del Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain
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Figueira-Gonçalves JM, Golpe R. Impact of Oral Antidiabetics Agents in the Prevention of COPD Exacerbations. Arch Bronconeumol 2022:S0300-2896(22)00667-6. [PMID: 36609104 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Juan Marco Figueira-Gonçalves
- Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery Service, Unit for Patients with Highly Complex COPD, University Hospital Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain; University Institute of Tropical Disease and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
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- Pneumology Service, University Hospital Lucus Augusti, Lugo, Spain
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Sánchez-Mellado D, Villar-Álvarez F, Fernández Ormaechea I, Naya Prieto A, Armenta Fernández R, Gómez del Pulgar Murcia T, Mahillo-Fernández I, Peces-Barba Romero G. Decrease in Readmissions after Hospitalisation for COPD Exacerbation through a Home Care Model. OPEN RESPIRATORY ARCHIVES 2022. [PMID: 37496576 PMCID: PMC10369531 DOI: 10.1016/j.opresp.2022.100190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective To decrease readmissions at 30 and 90 days post-discharge from a hospital admission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation (COPDE) through the home care model of the Ambulatory Chronic Respiratory Care Unit (ACRCU), increase patient survival at one year, and validate our readmission risk scale (RRS). Materials and methods This was an observational study, with a prospective data collection and a retrospective data analysis. A total of 491 patients with a spirometry diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring hospitalisation for an exacerbation were included in the study. Subjects recruited within the first year (204 cases) received conventional care (CC). In the following year a home care (HC) programme was implemented and of those recruited that year (287) 104 were included in the ACRCU, administered by a specialised nurse. Results In the group of patients included in the home care model of the Ambulatory Chronic Respiratory Care Unit (ACRCU) a lower number of readmissions was observed at 30 and 90 days after discharge (30.5% vs. 50%, p = 0.012 and 47.7% vs. 65.2%, p = 0.031, respectively) and a greater one-year survival (85.3% vs. 59.1%, p < 0.001). The validation of our RRS revealed that the tool's capacity to predict readmissions at both 30 and 90 days was not high (AUC = 0.69 and AUC = 0.66, respectively). Conclusions The inclusion of exacerbator or fragile COPD patients in the ACRCU could achieve a decrease in readmissions and an increase in survival. The number of episodes of exacerbation within the 12 months prior to the hospital admission is the variable that best predicts the risk of readmission.
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Stojanovic Z, Gonçalves-Carvalho F, Marín A, Abad Capa J, Domínguez J, Latorre I, Lacoma A, Prat-Aymerich C. Advances in diagnostic tools for respiratory tract infections: from tuberculosis to COVID-19 - changing paradigms? ERJ Open Res 2022; 8:00113-2022. [PMID: 36101788 PMCID: PMC9235056 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00113-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are one of the most common reasons for seeking healthcare, but are amongst the most challenging diseases in terms of clinical decision-making. Proper and timely diagnosis is critical in order to optimise management and prevent further emergence of antimicrobial resistance by misuse or overuse of antibiotics. Diagnostic tools for RTIs include those involving syndromic and aetiological diagnosis: from clinical and radiological features to laboratory methods targeting both pathogen detection and host biomarkers, as well as their combinations in terms of clinical algorithms. They also include tools for predicting severity and monitoring treatment response. Unprecedented milestones have been achieved in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, involving the most recent applications of diagnostic technologies both at genotypic and phenotypic level, which have changed paradigms in infectious respiratory diseases in terms of why, how and where diagnostics are performed. The aim of this review is to discuss advances in diagnostic tools that impact clinical decision-making, surveillance and follow-up of RTIs and tuberculosis. If properly harnessed, recent advances in diagnostic technologies, including omics and digital transformation, emerge as an unprecedented opportunity to tackle ongoing and future epidemics while handling antimicrobial resistance from a One Health perspective.
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- Zoran Stojanovic
- Pneumology Dept, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain
- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Co-first authors
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- Pneumology Dept, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain
- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Co-first authors
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- Pneumology Dept, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain
- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Pneumology Dept, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain
- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Microbiology Department, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Microbiology Department, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Microbiology Department, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
- Co-senior authors
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- Ciber Enfermedades Respiratorias, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Microbiology Department, Institut d'Investigació Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Co-senior authors
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[Translated article] Prognostic Significance of Findings on CTPA Supporting an Alternative Diagnosis to PE Among Patients Hospitalized for an Exacerbation of COPD: Predefined Subanalysis of the SLICE Trial. Arch Bronconeumol 2022. [PMID: 35523631 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Among patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the SLICE trial showed that the addition of an active diagnostic strategy for pulmonary embolism (PE) to usual care compared with usual care alone did not improve a composite set of health outcomes. The objective of this subanalysis was to determine the frequency and prognostic significance of findings on computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) supporting an alternative diagnosis to PE. METHODS We analyzed all patients randomized to the intervention in the SLICE trial who received a CTPA that did not show PE. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess the independent association between findings supporting an alternative diagnosis to PE and a composite of readmission for COPD or death within 90 days after randomization. RESULTS Among the 746 patients who were randomized, this subanalysis included 175 patients in the intervention group who received a CTPA that did not show PE. Eighty-four (48.0%) patients had acute bronchial infection, 13 (7.4%) had lung cancer, 10 (5.7%) had congestive heart failure, 8 (4.6%), 18 (10.3%) had other diagnoses, and 42 (24.0%) had a normal CTPA. In multivariable analysis, findings supporting an alternative diagnosis to PE were not significantly associated with the primary outcome (odds ratio: 0.64; 95% confidence interval: 0.30-1.38; P=0.26). CONCLUSIONS Among patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of COPD, CTPA identified an alternative diagnosis in 76% of the patients. However, specific management of these patients was not associated with improved outcomes within 90 days after randomization.
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Roncero C, Pérez J, Molina J, Quintano JA, Campuzano AI, Pérez J, Miravitlles M. Frequency and Associated Factors of Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. J Clin Med 2022; 11:2558. [PMID: 35566685 PMCID: PMC9101437 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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We aimed to examine the prevalence of suicidal ideation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the association between demographic and clinical variables and the occurrence of suicidal thoughts. This was a cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic and clinical data were recorded, and questionnaires were used to assess depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), comorbidities (Charlson Index), cognitive performance (Mini Mental State Examination), and quality of life (EuroQoL-5 dimensions and CAT). Specific questions about suicide-related behavior were included. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the significant factors associated with previous suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The analysis included 1190 subjects. The prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts were 12.1% and 2.5%, respectively. Severely depressed patients had the highest prevalence of suicide-related behavior. The adjusted logistic model identified factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation: sex (odds ratio (OR) for women vs. men = 2.722 (95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.771-4.183)), depression score (OR = 1.163 (95% IC = 1.127-1.200)), and Charlson Index (OR 1.228 (95% IC 1.082-1.394)). Suicidal ideation is common in COPD patients, especially in women. While addressing suicidal ideation and suicide prevention, clinicians should first consider the management of depressive symptomatology and the improvement of coping strategies.
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- Carlos Roncero
- Psychiatric Service, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, 37007 Salamanca, Spain;
- Institute of Biomedicine of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Medical Department, Grupo Ferrer, 08029 Barcelona, Spain; (J.P.); (A.I.C.)
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- Centro de Salud Francia, Dirección Asistencial Oeste, 28993 Madrid, Spain;
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- Psychiatric Service, University of Salamanca Health Care Complex, 37007 Salamanca, Spain;
- Institute of Biomedicine of Salamanca (IBSAL), University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Pneumology, Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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García Castillo E, Vargas G, García Guerra JA, López-Giraldo A, Alonso Pérez T. [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease]. OPEN RESPIRATORY ARCHIVES 2022; 4:100171. [PMID: 37497315 PMCID: PMC10369568 DOI: 10.1016/j.opresp.2022.100171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is related to smoking as the main etiological agent although there are other risk factors that can interact influencing the development of the disease. The definition of COPD is based on three points: the presence of persistent respiratory symptoms, exposure to risk agents, and a non-reversible obstructive spirometric ratio. Forced spirometry with a bronchodilator test is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of COPD, however, attempts are being made to develop alternative methods for screening given the current significant underdiagnosis of this pathology.In order to advance in a more personalized medicine for the patient, classification tools have been adopted such as clinical phenotypes and treatable traits, allowing treatments to be adapted according to the characteristics of the patients. Non-pharmacological treatment (smoking cessation, vaccination, physical exercise...) are essential for the management of the disease, as well as pharmacological treatment based on clinical phenotypes. Eosinophils have become a key marker when establishing treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids.In the follow-up of the disease, it is very relevant to evaluate the degree of control being a fundamental element the absence of exacerbations given their implications in mortality, morbidity and quality of life of patients. More studies are needed to better define the phenotypes of exacerbations and their biomarkers.
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- Elena García Castillo
- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Madrid, España. Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Neumología, Hospital Universitario La Princesa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Madrid, España. Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España
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Martinez-Garcia MA, Miravitlles M. The Impact of Chronic Bronchial Infection in COPD: A Proposal for Management. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2022; 17:621-630. [PMID: 35355582 PMCID: PMC8958724 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s357491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Up to 50% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in stable state may carry potentially pathogenic microorganisms (PPMs) in their airways. The presence of PPMs has been associated with increased symptoms, increased risk and severity of exacerbations, a faster decline in lung function and impairment in quality of life. Although some clinical trials have demonstrated a reduction in exacerbations in patients chronically treated with systemic antibiotics, particularly macrolides, the selection of patients was based on the previous frequency of exacerbations and not on the presence of PPMs in their airways. Therefore, unlike in bronchiectasis, there is a lack of evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment of the presence of PPMs in either single or repeated isolations in COPD. In this article, we propose that chronic bronchial infection (CBI) in COPD be defined as the isolation of the same PPM in at least three sputum samples separated by more than one month; we review the impact of CBI on the natural course of COPD and suggest a course of action in patients with a single isolation of a PPM or suspected CBI. Antibiotic treatment in stable COPD should be recommended based on four main criteria: a) the presence of comorbid bronchiectasis, b) the demonstration of a single or multiple isolation of the same PPM, c) the clinical impact of CBI on the patients, and d) the type of PPM, either Pseudomonas aeruginosa or non-pseudomonal PPM. These recommendations are derived from evidence generated in patients with bronchiectasis and, until new evidence specifically obtained in COPD is available, they may help in the management of these challenging patients with COPD. Existing evidence suggests that inhaled therapy is insufficient to manage patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, frequent exacerbations, and CBI. New studies must be conducted in this particularly demanding population.
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- Miguel Angel Martinez-Garcia
- Pneumology Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Pneumology Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d´Hebron, Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, Barcelona, Spain
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Rodríguez C, Solier A, Marín M, Tenes A, Durán D, Retegui A, Muriel A, Otero R, Monreal M, Jiménez D. Significado pronóstico de los diagnósticos alternativos a la TEP hallados en la tomografía computarizada de tórax de pacientes ingresados por agudización de EPOC: subanálisis predefinido del ensayo SLICE. Arch Bronconeumol 2022; 58:412-417. [PMID: 35525712 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Among patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the SLICE trial showed that the addition of an active diagnostic strategy for pulmonary embolism (PE) to usual care compared with usual care alone did not improve a composite set of health outcomes. The objective of this subanalysis was to determine the frequency and prognostic significance of findings on computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) supporting an alternative diagnosis to PE. METHODS We analyzed all patients randomized to the intervention in the SLICE trial who received a CTPA that did not show PE. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess the independent association between findings supporting an alternative diagnosis to PE and a composite of readmission for COPD or death within 90 days after randomization. RESULTS Among the 746 patients who were randomized, this subanalysis included 175 patients in the intervention group who received a CTPA that did not show PE. Eighty-four (48.0%) patients had acute bronchial infection, 13 (7.4%) had lung cancer, 10 (5.7%) had congestive heart failure, 8 (4.6%), 18 (10.3%) had other diagnoses, and 42 (24.0%) had a normal CTPA. In multivariable analysis, findings supporting an alternative diagnosis to PE were not significantly associated with the primary outcome (odds ratio: 0.64; 95% confidence interval: 0.30-1.38; P=0.26). CONCLUSIONS Among patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of COPD, CTPA identified an alternative diagnosis in 76% of the patients. However, specific management of these patients was not associated with improved outcomes within 90 days after randomization.
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Cantón R, Barberán J, Linares M, Molero JM, Rodríguez-González-Moro JM, Salavert M, González Del Castillo J. Decalogue for the selection of oral antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infections. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE QUIMIOTERAPIA : PUBLICACION OFICIAL DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE QUIMIOTERAPIA 2022; 35:16-29. [PMID: 35041328 PMCID: PMC8790641 DOI: 10.37201/req/172.2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Lower respiratory tract infections, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations (COPD-E) and community acquired pneumonia (CAP), are one of the most frequent reasons for consultation in primary care and hospital emergency departments, and are the cause of a high prescription of antimicrobial agents. The selection of the most appropriate oral antibiotic treatment is based on different aspects and includes to first consider a bacterial aetiology and not a viral infection, to know the bacterial pathogen that most frequently cause these infections and the frequency of their local antimicrobial resistance. Treatment should also be prescribed quickly and antibiotics should be selected among those with a quicker mode of action, achieving the greatest effect in the shortest time and with the fewest adverse effects (toxicity, interactions, resistance and/or ecological impact). Whenever possible, antimicrobials should be rotated and diversified and switched to the oral route as soon as possible. With these premises, the oral treatment guidelines for mild or moderate COPD-E and CAP in Spain include as first options beta-lactam antibiotics (amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanate and cefditoren), in certain situations associated with a macrolide, and relegating fluoroquinolones as an alternative, except in cases where the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is suspected.
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- R Cantón
- Rafael Cantón. Servicio de Microbiología. Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal and Instituto Ramón y Cajal de Investigación Sanitaria (IRYCIS). Madrid. Spain.
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- Juan Gonzalez del Castillo. Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria San Carlos (IdISSC), Madrid, Spain.
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Wang X, Balaña-Corberó A, Martínez-Llorens J, Qin L, Xia Y, Zha J, Maiques JM, Barreiro E. Respiratory and Peripheral Muscle Weakness and Body Composition Abnormalities in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Patients: Gender Differences. Biomedicines 2022; 10:334. [PMID: 35203543 PMCID: PMC8961780 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10020334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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As demonstrated in COPD, bronchiectasis patients may experience respiratory and peripheral muscle dysfunction. We hypothesized that respiratory and peripheral (upper and lower limbs) muscle function and nutritional status may be more significantly altered in female than in males for identical age and disease severity. In mild-to-moderate bronchiectasis patients (n = 150, 114 females) and 37 controls (n = 37, 21 females), radiological extension, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP and MEP), sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP), hand grip and quadriceps muscle strengths, body composition, and blood analytical biomarkers were explored. Compared to the controls, in all bronchiectasis patients (males and females), BMI, fat-free mass index (FFMI), fat tissue, upper and lower limb muscle strength, and respiratory muscle strength significantly declined, and FFMI, fat tissue, and quadriceps muscle function were significantly lower in female than male patients. In patients with mild-to-moderate bronchiectasis, respiratory and peripheral muscle function is significantly impaired and only partly related to lung disease status. Quadriceps muscle strength was particularly weakened in the female patients and was negatively associated with their exercise tolerance. Muscle weakness should be therapeutically targeted in bronchiectasis patients. Body composition and peripheral muscle function determination should be part of the comprehensive clinical assessment of these patients.
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- Xuejie Wang
- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Health and Experimental Sciences Department (CEXS), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), 08002 Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Health and Experimental Sciences Department (CEXS), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), 08002 Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), 08035 Barcelona, Spain
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- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Radiology Department, Imatge Mèdica Intercentres, Parc de Salut Mar, Hospital del Mar, 08003 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Muscle Wasting and Cachexia in Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Lung Cancer Research Group, Pulmonology Department, Hospital del Mar-IMIM, Parc de Salut Mar, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), 08003 Barcelona, Spain; (X.W.); (A.B.-C.); (J.M.-L.); (L.Q.); (Y.X.); (J.Z.)
- Health and Experimental Sciences Department (CEXS), Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), 08002 Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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Shafiek H, Verdú J, Iglesias A, Ramon-Clar L, Toledo-Pons N, Lopez-Causape C, Juan C, Fraile-Ribot P, Oliver A, Cosio BG. Inhaled corticosteroid dose is associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in severe COPD. BMJ Open Respir Res 2021; 8:e001067. [PMID: 34615691 PMCID: PMC8496398 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with frequent exacerbations (ExCOPD) are commonly treated with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and are at risk of infections caused by potential pathogenic bacteria (PPB) including Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PsA). OBJECTIVES To investigate the association between the use of ICS and PsA infection among ExCOPD. METHODS Case-control study with longitudinal follow-up that recruited ExCOPD after a hospitalisation due to exacerbation between 2012 and 2020. Patients with isolation of PsA (COPD-PsA) in sputum either during admission or follow-up were compared with those with other or no PPB. Clinical, functional characteristics, DDD, use of ICS and survival were evaluated. Cox regression analysis was performed to evaluate the risk factors associated to PsA infection and mortality. RESULTS 358 patients (78% male, mean age 73±9 years) were enrolled and followed up for a median of 4 years (IQR=3-8). 173 patients (48.3%) had at least a positive culture for PsA. COPD-PsA had more frequent exacerbations, more severe airflow limitation and higher mortality (69.4% vs 46.5%, p<0.001). There were no differences in the use of ICS between groups but the dose of ICS was significantly higher among COPD-PsA (median of 500 µg fluticasone propionate equivalents (IQR=250-1000) vs 400 µg (IQR=200-1000), p=0.007). Blood eosinophil count (BEC) was not different between ICS users and non-users. In multivariate analysis, the dose of ICS was an independent risk factor for PsA infection and mortality but not ICS use. CONCLUSIONS ICS dose, but not its use, could be a risk factor for PsA infection in patients with severe COPD regardless of BEC.
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- Hanaa Shafiek
- Department of Chest Diseases, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- CIBERES, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de las Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de las Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de las Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de las Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de las Islas Baleares (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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