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Bhammar DM, Nusekabel CW, Wilhite DP, Daulat S, Liu Y, Glover RIS, Babb TG. Effects of Obesity and Sex on Ventilatory Constraints during a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test in Children. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2024; 56:2039-2048. [PMID: 38768025 PMCID: PMC11402596 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000003481] [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] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Ventilatory constraints are common during exercise in children, but the effects of obesity and sex are unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of obesity and sex on ventilatory constraints (i.e., expiratory flow limitation (EFL) and dynamic hyperinflation) during a maximal exercise test in children. METHODS Thirty-four 8- to 12-yr-old children without obesity (18 females) and 54 with obesity (23 females) completed pulmonary function testing and maximal cardiopulmonary exercise tests. EFL was calculated as the overlap between tidal flow-volume loops during exercise and maximal expiratory flow-volume loops. Dynamic hyperinflation was calculated as the change in inspiratory capacity from rest to exercise. RESULTS Maximal minute ventilation was not different between children with and without obesity. Average end-inspiratory lung volumes (EILV) and end-expiratory lung volumes (EELV) were significantly lower during exercise in children with obesity (EILV: 68.8% ± 0.7% TLC; EELV: 41.2% ± 0.5% TLC) compared with children without obesity (EILV: 73.7% ± 0.8% TLC; EELV: 44.8% ± 0.6% TLC; P < 0.001). Throughout exercise, children with obesity experienced more EFL and dynamic hyperinflation compared with those without obesity ( P < 0.001). Also, males experienced more EFL and dynamic hyperinflation throughout exercise compared with females ( P < 0.001). At maximal exercise, the prevalence of EFL was similar in males with and without obesity; however, the prevalence of EFL in females was significantly different, with 57% of females with obesity experiencing EFL compared with 17% of females without obesity ( P < 0.05). At maximal exercise, 44% of children with obesity experienced dynamic hyperinflation compared with 12% of children without obesity ( P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Obesity in children increases the risk of developing mechanical ventilatory constraints such as dynamic hyperinflation and EFL. Sex differences were apparent with males experiencing more ventilatory constraints compared with females.
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- Dharini M. Bhammar
- Center for Tobacco Research, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Center for Tobacco Research, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, East Orange, NJ
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, IL
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- School of Public Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dallas, TX
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- Center for Tobacco Research, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Sánchez-Peña E, Rodríguz-Valdés SA, Donoso-Riveros DF, Escobar-Cabello M, Del Sol M, Valenzuela-Aedo F, Lizama-Pérez R, Muñoz-Cofré R. Implications of Airway Resistance and Conductance on the Respiratory Rate in individuals With Various Nutritional States Exposed To Exercise. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:4353-4362. [PMID: 39257384 PMCID: PMC11385931 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s461165] [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: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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Purpose To determine how airway resistance (RAW) and airway conductance (GAW) affect inspiratory time (iT) and expiratory time (eT) in subjects with different nutritional states using the step test. Methods Forty-eight participants were recruited and divided into three groups: 16 normal weight (NW), 16 overweight (OW), and 16 obese (OB). A lung function test and anthropometric evaluation were performed. iT and eT were measured using a sonographic device before and after the step test. Results Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat Percentage (BF%) were significantly higher (P<0.0001; P<0.0001, respectively) in OB group. RAW was significantly higher in the OB group (P=0.004), and GAW (P=0.004) was significantly lower in the same group. At rest, the Respiratory Rate (RR) was significantly higher in OB group (P<0.05), while iT and eT showed no significant differences. On the other hand, after the step test, eT was significantly lower (P=0.016), with the multiple linear regression model being the best predictor of post-exercise eT, including BF%/GAW and BF%/sGAW (explained variability of 15.7% and 14.6%, respectively). Conclusion Nutritional status can significantly impact lung function; at rest, there was a decrease in lung volumes and an increase in RR in OB subjects. In addition, there was a significant decrease in eT of OB subjects post-exercise. Finally, a significant relationship of BF%/GAW and BF%/sGAW with post-exercise eT was noted.
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- Department of Kinesiology, Catholic University of Maule, Talca, Chile
- Laboratory of Ventilatory Dysfunction Function, Department of Kinesiology, University Catholic of Maule, Talca, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
- Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences, University of La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Babb TG, Balmain BN, Tomlinson AR, Hynan LS, Levine BD, MacNamara JP, Sarma S. Ventilatory limitations in patients with HFpEF and obesity. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2023; 318:104167. [PMID: 37758032 PMCID: PMC11079902 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2023.104167] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) patients have an increased ventilatory demand. Whether their ventilatory capacity can meet this increased demand is unknown, especially in those with obesity. Body composition (DXA) and pulmonary function were measured in 20 patients with HFpEF (69 ± 6 yr;9 M/11 W). Cardiorespiratory responses, breathing mechanics, and ratings of perceived breathlessness (RPB, 0-10) were measured at rest, 20 W, and peak exercise. FVC correlated with %body fat (R2 =0.51,P = 0.0006), V̇O2peak (%predicted,R2 =0.32,P = 0.001), and RPB (R2 =0.58,P = 0.0004). %Body fat correlated with end-expiratory lung volume at rest (R2 =0.76,P < 0.001), 20 W (R2 =0.72,P < 0.001), and peak exercise (R2 =0.74,P < 0.001). Patients were then divided into two groups: those with lower ventilatory reserve (FVC<3 L,2 M/10 W) and those with higher ventilatory reserve (FVC>3.8 L,7 M/1 W). V̇O2peak was ∼22% less (p < 0.05) and RPB was twice as high at 20 W (p < 0.01) in patients with lower ventilatory reserve. Ventilatory reserves are limited in patients with HFpEF and obesity; indeed, the margin between ventilatory demand and capacity is so narrow that exercise capacity could be ventilatory limited in many patients.
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- Tony G Babb
- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health and Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, TX, USA; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Müller PDT, Chiappa GR, Laveneziana P, Ewert R, Neder JA. Lung mechanical constraints: the Achilles' heel of excess exertional ventilation for prognosis assessment? J Appl Physiol (1985) 2023; 134:378-382. [PMID: 36227163 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00059.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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- Paulo de Tarso Müller
- Laboratory of Respiratory Pathophysiology (LAFIR), Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)/Maria Aparecida Pedrossian Hospital (HUMAP), Campo Grande, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Human Movement and Rehabilitation of Evangelical Universitary of Goiás, Goiania, Brazil
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- INSERM, UMRS1158 Neurophysiologie Respiratoire Expérimentale et Clinique, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.,AP-HP, Groupe Hospitalier Universitaire APHP-Sorbonne Université, sites Pitié-Salpêtrière, Saint-Antoine et Tenon, Service des Explorations Fonctionnelles de la Respiration, de l'Exercice et de la Dyspnée (Département R3S), Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine B, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Laboratory of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Investigation Unit, Queen's University & Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Neder JA, O'Donnell DE. The severe asthma-obesity conundrum: Consequences for exertional dyspnoea and exercise tolerance in men and women. Respirology 2022; 27:1002-1005. [PMID: 35977722 DOI: 10.1111/resp.14346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- J Alberto Neder
- Laboratory of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Investigation Unit, Queen's University & Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Laboratory of Clinical Exercise Physiology and Respiratory Investigation Unit, Queen's University & Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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