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Dupuis A, Thierry A, Perotin JM, Ancel J, Dormoy V, Dury S, Deslée G, Launois C. Obesity Impact on Dyspnea in COPD Patients. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2024; 19:1695-1706. [PMID: 39070800 PMCID: PMC11277818 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s450366] [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: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Background The role of obesity on dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients remains unclear. We aimed to provide an assessment of dyspnea in COPD patients according to their Body Mass Index (BMI) and to investigate the impact of obesity on dyspnea according to COPD severity. Methods One hundred and twenty seven COPD patients with BMI ≥ 18.5 kg/m² (63% male, median (interquartile range) post bronchodilator forced expiratory volume of 1 second (post BD FEV1) at 51 (34-66) % pred) were consecutively included. Dyspnea was assessed by mMRC (Modified medical research council) scale. Lung function tests were recorded, and emphysema was quantified on CT-scan (computed tomography-scan). Results Twenty-five percent of the patients were obese (BMI ≥ 30kg/m²), 66% of patients experienced disabling dyspnea (mMRC ≥ 2). mMRC scores did not differ depending on BMI categories (2 (1-3) for normal weight, 2 (1-3) 1 for overweight and 2 (1-3) for obese patients; p = 0.71). Increased mMRC scores (0-1 versus 2-3 versus 4) were associated with decreased post BD-FEV1 (p < 0.01), higher static lung hyperinflation (inspiratory capacity/total lung capacity (IC/TLC), p < 0.01), reduced DLCO (p < 0.01) and higher emphysema scores (p < 0.01). Obese patients had reduced static lung hyperinflation (IC/TLC p < 0.01) and lower emphysema scores (p < 0.01) than non-obese patients. mMRC score increased with GOLD grades (1-2 versus 3-4) in non-obese patients but not in obese patients, in association with a trend towards reduced static lung hyperinflation and lower emphysema scores. Conclusion By contrast with non-obese patients, dyspnea did not increase with spirometric GOLD grades in obese patients. This might be explained by a reduced lung hyperinflation related to the mechanical effects of obesity and a less severe emphysema in severe COPD patients with obesity.
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- Alexis Dupuis
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
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- Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, VieFra, CHU Reims, Unité d’Aide Méthodologique, Reims, F-51100, France
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), Inserm UMR-S 1250, SFR Cap-Santé, Reims, France
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), Inserm UMR-S 1250, SFR Cap-Santé, Reims, France
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- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), Inserm UMR-S 1250, SFR Cap-Santé, Reims, France
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), Inserm UMR-S 1250, SFR Cap-Santé, Reims, France
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University Hospital of Reims, Reims, France
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), Inserm UMR-S 1250, SFR Cap-Santé, Reims, France
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Wu DL, Luo CL, Du X, Li PP, Jiang M, Liu T, Sun Y. Current Status and Influencing Factors of Readiness for Discharge of Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:1323-1333. [PMID: 37255947 PMCID: PMC10226539 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s410725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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Objective Readiness for hospital discharge is an important indicator of patients' transition from illness to health and can predict rehabilitation and prognosis. Identifying factors that influence readiness for discharge is crucial for developing effective nursing interventions. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the current status of discharge readiness and its influencing factors in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods A total of 311 elderly inpatients diagnosed with COPD were enrolled in this investigation at a tertiary hospital in Chengdu between December 2021 and June 2022. Questionnaires were designed to collect general information, disease-related information, and responses to the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) and the Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale (QDTS). Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were employed to further analyze factors related to discharge readiness and the correlation between discharge readiness and the quality of discharge guidance. Results The total score of discharge readiness of elderly COPD patients was 77.72 ± 11.86 with a mean score of 6.48 ± 0.19 for each item. The quality of discharge instructions was 110.54 ± 15.66, with a mean score of 6.12 ± 0.15 for each item. Discharge preparation was positively correlated with the quality of discharge guidance. Multivariate analysis showed that marital status, admission mode, length of stay in hospital, Classification of Severity of Airflow Limitation, mMRC classification, number of medications taken with discharge, presence of inhalers in medication orders, mode of home oxygen therapy, and quality of discharge guidance were independent factors of discharge readiness in elderly COPD patients (P < 0.05). Conclusion Both discharge readiness and the quality of discharge guidance for elderly COPD patients in China are currently suboptimal and need further improvement. The survey findings provide valuable insights that can guide future management practices and interventions aimed at improving discharge readiness.
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- Dao-Lin Wu
- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Key Clinical Specialty of Sichuan, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
- Clinical Medical College and the First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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Parekh TM, Helgeson ES, Connett J, Voelker H, Ling SX, Lazarus SC, Bhatt SP, MacDonald DM, Mkorombindo T, Kunisaki KM, Fortis S, Kaminsky D, Dransfield MT. Lung Function and the Risk of Exacerbation in the β-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Trial. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2022; 19:1642-1649. [PMID: 35363600 PMCID: PMC9528740 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202109-1042oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Rationale: The BLOCK COPD (β-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) study found that metoprolol was associated with a higher risk of severe exacerbation. Objectives: To determine the mechanism underlying these results, we compared changes in lung function over the course of the study between treatment groups and evaluated whether baseline bronchodilator response or early reduction in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) or forced vital capacity (FVC) was associated with exacerbation risk. Methods: We compared changes in lung function (FEV1 and FVC) over the treatment period between treatment groups using linear mixed-effect models. Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate the association between baseline bronchodilator responsiveness (FEV1, FVC, and combined FEV1 and FVC), early post-randomization (14 d) change in lung function, and the interaction between treatment assignment and these measures with risk of any or severe or very severe exacerbations. Negative binomial models were used to evaluate the relationship between bronchodilator responsiveness, the interaction between bronchodilator responsiveness and treatment assignment, and exacerbation rate. Results: Over the 336-day treatment period, individuals in the metoprolol group had a significantly greater decrease in logarithmic FEV1 from baseline to visit on Day 28 than individuals in the placebo group. Individuals in the metoprolol group had a significantly greater decrease in FVC from baseline to visits on Days 14 and 28, and also a significantly greater decrease in logarithmic FVC from baseline to visits on Days 42 and 112 than individuals in the placebo group. There were no associations between early lung function reduction or interactions between lung function reduction and treatment assignment and time to any or severe or very severe exacerbations. There were no interactions between treatment arm and baseline bronchodilator responsiveness measures on risk or rate of exacerbations. However, those with baseline FVC bronchodilator responsiveness had a higher rate of severe or very severe exacerbations (adjusted rate ratio, 1.62; 95% confidence interval, 1.04-2.48). Conclusions: Metoprolol was associated with reduced lung function during the early part of the treatment period, but these effects were modest and did not persist. Early lung function reduction and baseline bronchodilator responsiveness did not interact with the treatment arm to predict exacerbations; however, baseline FVC bronchodilator responsiveness was associated with a 60% higher rate of severe or very severe exacerbations. Clinical trial registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02587351).
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- University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa; and
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- University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont
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Hore-Lacy F, Hansen J, Dimitriadis C, Hoy R, Fisher J, Glass D, Sim MR. Predictors of psychological stress in silica-exposed workers in the artificial stone benchtop industry. Respirology 2022; 27:455-461. [PMID: 35421270 PMCID: PMC9322397 DOI: 10.1111/resp.14257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background and objective Artificial stone benchtops are a popular kitchen product, but dust from their preparation and installation contains respirable crystalline silica, which causes silicosis. Silicosis is a preventable, permanent lung disease. The aim of this study was to assess mental health in workers from the artificial stone benchtop industry at risk of silicosis. Methods Workers from the artificial stone benchtop industry undergoing assessment for silica‐associated disease were included. Information on demographics; occupational, medical and smoking history; modified Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale; Perceived Stress Scale (PSS‐10) questionnaire; spirometry; and chest x‐ray was collected. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were conducted. Results Of the 547 participants, the majority were men, aged under 45 years, in the industry for less than 10 years. With each increase of dyspnoea score, PSS‐10 scores increased. Higher PSS‐10 scores were also observed in those no longer in the industry, with a history of anxiety or depression, attending assessment early in the programme and a medium exposure duration. Participants who used an interpreter reported lower stress. No difference was observed across job title, age, sex, smoking, spirometry or chest x‐ray categories after multivariate analysis. Conclusion This study identified workers with dyspnoea as likely to report higher stress. Other factors, such as leaving the industry, early attendance and a history of anxiety or depression, are also helpful in identifying workers at risk of poorer mental health outcomes. This study describes psychological stress scores in silica‐exposed workers from the artificial stone benchtop industry and identifies predictors of elevated stress. See relatedEditorial
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- Fiona Hore-Lacy
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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