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Seddon PC, Willson R, Olden C, Symes E, Lombardi E, Beydon N. Bronchodilator response by interrupter technique to guide management of preschool wheeze. Arch Dis Child 2023; 108:768-773. [PMID: 37258055 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We examined relationships between clinical features and pulmonary function before and after inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment in wheezy preschool children, and specifically, whether measuring bronchodilator response (BDR) could predict benefit from ICS. DESIGN Clinical non-randomised intervention study SETTING: Secondary care. PATIENTS Preschool children (2 years to <6 years) with recurrent wheeze. INTERVENTIONS Inhaled beta-agonist, ICS. OUTCOME MEASURES We measured prebronchodilator and postbronchodilator interrupter resistance (Rint) and symptom scores at 0 (V1), 4 (V2) and 12 (V3) weeks. At V2, those with a predetermined symptom level commenced ICS. Modified Asthma Predictive Index (mAPI) and parental perception of response to bronchodilator were recorded. Response to ICS was defined as a reduction in daily symptom score of >0.26. Positive BDR was defined as fall in Rint of ≥0.26 kPa.s/L, ≥35% predicted or ≥1.25 Z Scores. RESULTS Out of 138 recruited children, 67 completed the full study. Mean (SD) prebronchodilator Rint at V2 was 1.22 (0.35) kPa.s/L, and fell after starting ICS (V3) to 1.09 (0.33) kPa.s/L (p<0.001), while mean (SD) daily symptom score fell from 0.56 (0.36) to 0.28 (0.36) after ICS (p<0.001). Positive Rint BDR before ICS (at V1 and/or V2), using all three threshold criteria, was significantly associated with response to ICS on symptom scores at V3 (p<0.05). mAPI was not significantly associated with response to ICS, and parents' perception of response to bronchodilator was not related to measured Rint BDR . CONCLUSIONS Rint BDR may be helpful in selecting which wheezy preschool children are likely to benefit from ICS.
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- Paul C Seddon
- Respiratory Care, Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Respiratory Care, Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Respiratory Care, Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Respiratory Care, Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, UK
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- Paediatric Pulmonary Unit, Ospedale Pediatrico Meyer, Firenze, Toscana, Italy
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- Unité Fonctionnelle de Physiologie Explorations Fonctionnelles Respiratoires, Armand-Trousseau Childrens' Hospital, Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Ring AM, Carlens J, Bush A, Castillo-Corullón S, Fasola S, Gaboli MP, Griese M, Koucky V, La Grutta S, Lombardi E, Proesmans M, Schwerk N, Snijders D, Nielsen KG, Buchvald F. Pulmonary function testing in children's interstitial lung disease. Eur Respir Rev 2020; 29:29/157/200019. [PMID: 32699025 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0019-2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The use of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) has been widely described in airway diseases like asthma and cystic fibrosis, but for children's interstitial lung disease (chILD), which encompasses a broad spectrum of pathologies, the usefulness of PFTs is still undetermined, despite widespread use in adult interstitial lung disease. A literature review was initiated by the COST/Enter chILD working group aiming to describe published studies, to identify gaps in knowledge and to propose future research goals in regard to spirometry, whole-body plethysmography, infant and pre-school PFTs, measurement of diffusing capacity, multiple breath washout and cardiopulmonary exercise tests in chILD. The search revealed a limited number of papers published in the past three decades, of which the majority were descriptive and did not report pulmonary function as the main outcome.PFTs may be useful in different stages of management of children with suspected or confirmed chILD, but the chILD spectrum is diverse and includes a heterogeneous patient group in all ages. Research studies in well-defined patient cohorts are needed to establish which PFT and outcomes are most relevant for diagnosis, evaluation of disease severity and course, and monitoring individual conditions both for improvement in clinical care and as end-points in future randomised controlled trials.
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- Astrid Madsen Ring
- Paediatric Pulmonary Service, Dept of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Danish PCD & chILD Centre, CF Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Joint first authors
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- Clinic for Paediatric Pneumology, Allergology and Neonatology, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Zentrum fur Kinderheilkunde und Jugendmedizin, Hannover, Germany.,Joint first authors
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- Paediatrics and Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.,Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Unidad de Neumología infantil y Fibrosis quística, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, Italy
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- Neumologia Infantil y Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediatricos, Hospital Universitario Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- University Hospital of Munich, Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital, German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Munich, Germany
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- Dept of Paediatrics, Univerzita Karlova v Praze 2 lekarska fakulta, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, National Research Council of Italy, Palermo, Italy
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- Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, Anna Meyer Pediatric University-Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Clinic for Paediatric Pneumology, Allergology and Neonatology, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Zentrum fur Kinderheilkunde und Jugendmedizin, Hannover, Germany
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- Paediatric Pulmonary Service, Dept of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Danish PCD & chILD Centre, CF Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Joint last authors
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- Paediatric Pulmonary Service, Dept of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Danish PCD & chILD Centre, CF Centre Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark .,Joint last authors
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Relationship between baseline and post-bronchodilator interrupter resistance and specific airway resistance in preschool children. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2020; 124:366-372. [PMID: 31945475 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2020.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The assessment of airway function in preschool children can be done using simple measurement techniques such as interrupter resistance (Rint) or specific airway resistance (sRaw). OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the relationship and the agreement between Rint and sRaw baseline measurements expressed in z-score and bronchodilator response (BDR) in accordance with the latest reference equations and recommended procedures. METHODS One hundred thirty children aged 3 to 6 years old, referred to our pediatric pulmonary function test unit for assessment of airway function were consecutively included. Children performed baseline and post-bronchodilator measurements of Rint and sRaw. RESULTS One hundred twenty baseline measurements were obtained (98.7%) with both techniques. At baseline there was a strong correlation between Rint and sRaw z-score (r = 0.5, P < .01) despite the poor agreement (Cohen Kappa coefficient 0.09 [-0.08; 0.26]). The agreement for BDR was fair, with Cohen Kappa coefficient (95% IC) = 0.33 (0.13; 0.54). Children with poorly or partially controlled asthma had both higher baseline Rint and sRaw (P < .01), and higher post-bronchodilator mean change (P < .01), than children with well-controlled asthma. CONCLUSION The poor agreement between the Rint and sRaw reference measurements demonstrates the lack of reliability of sole Rint or sRaw technique for airway obstruction diagnosis and the need to perform each technique concomitantly with BDR test. Other longitudinal and larger sample studies are needed to confirm the threshold value for a positive BDR, especially for sRaw.
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Usemann J, Demann D, Anagnostopoulou P, Korten I, Gorlanova O, Schulzke S, Frey U, Latzin P. Interrupter technique in infancy: Higher airway resistance and lower short-term variability in preterm versus term infants. Pediatr Pulmonol 2017; 52:1355-1362. [PMID: 28771980 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND In preschool children, measurement of airway resistance using interrupter technique (Rint) is feasible to assess the degree of bronchial obstruction. Although some studies measured Rint in infancy, values of Rint and its variability in preterm infants are unknown. In this study, Rint and its variability was measured at infancy and compared between healthy term and preterm infants. METHODS High quality Rint measurements in term (n = 50) and preterm (n = 48) infants were obtained at postmenstrual age of 42-50 weeks in two study centers in Switzerland. Intra-measurement variability of Rint in one measurement and inter-measurement variability between two subsequent measurements was assessed by coefficient of variation (CV). RESULTS Mean Rint in term infants was 4.2 ± (SD; 1.9) kPa · s · L-1 and in preterm infants was 5.6 ± (2.8) kPa · s · L-1 . Mean CV in term infants was 29.6 ± (14.9)% and in preterm infants was 20.2 ± (8.4)%. Rint was significantly lower (95%CI -2.31 to -0.38; P = 0.007) and CV significantly higher (95%CI 4.53-14.3; P < 0.001) in term compared to preterm infants. There were no differences in mean Rint and mean CV between the first and the second measurement obtained in a subgroup of term (n = 24, 48%) and preterm (n = 22, 45%) infants. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that differences in airway mechanics between term and preterm infants can be assessed with the interrupter technique during early infancy. Before clinical application of Rint measurements in this age group, reasons underlying the variability of measurements should be further investigated.
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- Jakob Usemann
- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland.,Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland.,Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland
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- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland
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- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland
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- University of Basel Children's Hospital (UKBB), Basel, Switzerland.,Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Moeller A, Carlsen KH, Sly PD, Baraldi E, Piacentini G, Pavord I, Lex C, Saglani S. Monitoring asthma in childhood: lung function, bronchial responsiveness and inflammation. Eur Respir Rev 2016; 24:204-15. [PMID: 26028633 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.00003914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This review focuses on the methods available for measuring reversible airways obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) and inflammation as hallmarks of asthma, and their role in monitoring children with asthma. Persistent bronchial obstruction may occur in asymptomatic children and is considered a risk factor for severe asthma episodes and is associated with poor asthma outcome. Annual measurement of forced expiratory volume in 1 s using office based spirometry is considered useful. Other lung function measurements including the assessment of BHR may be reserved for children with possible exercise limitations, poor symptom perception and those not responding to their current treatment or with atypical asthma symptoms, and performed on a higher specialty level. To date, for most methods of measuring lung function there are no proper randomised controlled or large longitudinal studies available to establish their role in asthma management in children. Noninvasive biomarkers for monitoring inflammation in children are available, for example the measurement of exhaled nitric oxide fraction, and the assessment of induced sputum cytology or inflammatory mediators in the exhaled breath condensate. However, their role and usefulness in routine clinical practice to monitor and guide therapy remains unclear, and therefore, their use should be reserved for selected cases.
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- Alexander Moeller
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, University Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Dept of Paediatrics, Women and Children's Division, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Women's and Children's Health Department, Unit of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Paediatric Section, Dept of Life and Reproduction Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, University of Oxford, NDM Research Building, Oxford, UK
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- Dept of Paediatric Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Division of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- Leukocyte Biology and Respiratory Paediatrics, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Kampschmidt JC, Brooks EG, Cherry DC, Guajardo JR, Wood PR. Feasibility of spirometry testing in preschool children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2016; 51:258-66. [PMID: 26336077 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 07/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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RATIONALE The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of obtaining acceptable and reproducible spirometry data in preschool aged children (3-5 years) by technicians without prior experience with spirometry. METHODS Two technicians were trained to perform spirometry testing (ndd Easy on-PC) and to administer standardized questionnaires. Preschool aged children were enrolled from two Head Start centers and a local primary care clinic. Subjects were trained in proper spirometry technique and tested until at least two acceptable efforts were obtained or the subject no longer produced acceptable efforts. RESULTS 200 subjects were enrolled: mean age 4.0 years (± 0.7 SD); age distribution: 51 (25.5%) 3 years old, 103 (51.5%) 4 years old, and 46 (23%) 5 years old. Fifty-six percent male and 75% Hispanic. One hundred thirty (65%) subjects produced at least one acceptable effort on their first visit: 23 (45%) for 3 years old, 67 (65%) for 4 years old, and 40 (87%) for 5 years old. The number of acceptable efforts correlated with age (r = 0.29, P < 0.001) but not gender. The mean number of acceptable efforts on the first visit was 2.66 (± 2.54 SD; range 0-10). One hundred twenty subjects (60%) had two acceptable efforts; 102 had FEV0.5 within 10% or 0.1 L and 104 had FVC within 10% or 0.1 L of best effort. The Asthma Health Screening Survey (AHSS) was 78% sensitive when compared to a specialist exam and 86% compared to a self-reported prior diagnosis of asthma. CONCLUSIONS Technicians without prior experience were able to obtain acceptable and reproducible spirometry results from the preschool aged children; the number of acceptable efforts correlated significantly with age.
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- Jordan C Kampschmidt
- School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, University of Washington, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, UTHSCSA, San Antonio, Texas
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Arnold DH, Wang L, Hartert TV. Pulse Oximeter Plethysmograph Estimate of Pulsus Paradoxus as a Measure of Acute Asthma Exacerbation Severity and Response to Treatment. Acad Emerg Med 2016; 23:315-22. [PMID: 26727986 DOI: 10.1111/acem.12886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Revised: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 10/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Pulsus paradoxus is one of the few objective bedside measures of acute asthma exacerbation severity but is difficult to measure in tachypneic and tachycardic patients and in noisy clinical environments. Our primary objective was to examine whether pulse oximeter plethysmograph estimate of pulsus paradoxus (PEP) is associated with physiologic and symptom measures of acute exacerbation severity (airway resistance by impulse oscillometry [%IOS] and the Acute Asthma Intensity Research Score [AAIRS]). Secondary objectives were to validate the previous association of PEP with percent predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (%FEV1 ) and to examine associations of change of PEP with change of these outcomes after 2 hours of treatment. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of data from a prospective observational study of patients aged 5-17 years with acute asthma exacerbations. The predictor variable, PEP, was measured using a dedicated pulse oximeter and waveform analysis program. Outcome measures included the AAIRS, %IOS, and %FEV1 at baseline and after 2 hours of treatment. We examined associations of PEP with %IOS and the AAIRS at baseline using multiple linear regression models adjusted for age, sex, and race. As secondary analyses we similarly examined the association of PEP with %FEV1 at baseline and change of PEP with change of %IOS, the AAIRS, and %FEV1 after 2 hours of treatment using multiple linear regression models adjusted for the baseline value of the outcome measure and the AAIRS. RESULTS Among 684 participants (61% males; 61% African American) there were associations of baseline PEP with %IOS, the AAIRS, and %FEV1 (p < 0.001). Change of PEP after 2 hours of treatment was associated with change of %FEV1 (p < 0.001) and change of the AAIRS (p = 0.01) but not with change of %IOS (p = 0.60). CONCLUSIONS PEP demonstrates criterion validity in predicting baseline %IOS, the AAIRS, and %FEV1 , and responsiveness to change of the AAIRS and %FEV1 . Data contained in the oximeter plethysmograph waveform might be utilized as a continuous, objective measure of acute asthma exacerbation severity and real-time response to treatment.
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- Donald H. Arnold
- Department of Pediatrics; Division of Emergency Medicine; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Nashville TN
- Center for Asthma Research; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Nashville TN
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- Department of Biostatistics; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Nashville TN
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- Department of Medicine; Division of Allergy, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Nashville TN
- Center for Asthma Research; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Nashville TN
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Imai T, Takase M. Normative Data and Predictive Equation of Interrupter Airway Resistance in Preschool Children in Japan. J NIPPON MED SCH 2015; 82:180-5. [PMID: 26328794 DOI: 10.1272/jnms.82.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Measurement of interrupter airway resistance (Rint) is a convenient alternative to standard spirometry for assessing respiratory function in uncooperative young children. The aim of the present prospective study was to establish the normative data and predictive equation of Rint in Japanese preschool children. A total of 214 children were enrolled from a single kindergarten; however, 129 were excluded because they met at least 1 of the exclusion criteria, such as wheezing history or recent common cold. Expiratory Rint values were assessed in 85 of the children, but technically unsatisfactory measurements were obtained in 5 of them. Thus, 80 healthy Japanese children (39 boys and 41 girls) without any history or symptoms of respiratory tract diseases were evaluated. Their age, body height, and body weight ranges (median) were 1.67 to 6.42 (4.38) years, 79.8 to 120.9 (102.5) cm, and 10.4 to 24.9 (15.8) kg, respectively. The mean Rint was 0.93±0.25 kPa/L/s (range=0.46-1.49 kPa/L/s). The Rint tended to decrease with increasing age and body height (r=-0.65; P<0.01), but sex played no significant role (P=0.71). The predictive equation based on body height derived by linear regression was expiratory Rint (kPa/L/s) =2.513-0.01567×body height (cm) (multiple correlation coefficient=0.653). Because 79 of the 80 measured Rint values were within 140% of the predictive Rint value, we calculated a 140% cut-off for predicting bronchoconstriction. Our results provide a reference value for evaluating the degree of airway obstruction in young Japanese children.
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- Takehide Imai
- Department of Pediatrics, Nippon Medical School Tama Nagayama Hospital
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Le Tuan T, Nguyen NM, Demoulin B, Bonabel C, Nguyen-Thi PL, Ioan I, Schweitzer C, Nguyen HTT, Varechova S, Marchal F. Specific airway resistance in healthy young Vietnamese and Caucasian adults. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2015; 211:17-21. [PMID: 25796614 DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2015.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Revised: 02/25/2015] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In healthy Vietnamese children the respiratory resistance has been suggested to be similar at 110 cm height but larger at 130 cm when compared with data in Caucasians from the literature, suggesting smaller airways in older Vietnamese children (Vu et al., 2008). The hypothesis tested here is whether the difference in airway resistance remains consistent throughout growth, and if it is larger in adult Vietnamese than in Caucasians. Airway resistance and Functional Residual Capacity were measured in healthy young Caucasian and Vietnamese adults in their respective native country using identical equipment and protocols. Ninety five subjects in Vietnam (60 males) and 101 in France (41 males) were recruited. Airway resistance was significantly larger in Vietnamese than in Caucasians and in females than in males, consistent with difference in body dimensions. Specific airway resistance however was not different by ethnicity or gender. The findings do not support the hypothesis that airway size at adult age - once normalized for lung volume - differs between Vietnamese and Caucasians.
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- Thanh Le Tuan
- Department of Physiology, Hanoi Medical University , Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Physiology, Hanoi Medical University , Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Physiology, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Department of Paediatric Lung Function Testing, University Hospital of Nancy, Children's Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Department of Paediatric Lung Function Testing, University Hospital of Nancy, Children's Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Department of Paediatric Lung Function Testing, University Hospital of Nancy, Children's Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France; Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Department of Physiology, Hanoi Medical University , Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Paediatric Lung Function Testing, University Hospital of Nancy, Children's Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France; Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France
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- Department of Paediatric Lung Function Testing, University Hospital of Nancy, Children's Hospital, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France; Department of Epidemiology, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre les Nancy, France.
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van den Wijngaart LS, Roukema J, Merkus PJFM. Respiratory disease and respiratory physiology: putting lung function into perspective: paediatric asthma. Respirology 2015; 20:379-88. [PMID: 25645369 DOI: 10.1111/resp.12480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2014] [Revised: 07/03/2014] [Accepted: 08/03/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Dealing with paediatric asthma in daily practice, we are mostly interested in the airway function: the hallmark of asthma is the variability of airway patency. Various pulmonary function tests (PFT) can be used to quantify airway caliber in asthmatic children. The choice of the test is based on the developmental age of the child, knowledge of the diagnosis/underlying pathophysiology, clinical questions and reasoning, and treatment. PFT is performed to monitor the severity of asthma and the response to therapy, but can also be used as a diagnostic tool, and to study growth and development of the lungs and airways. This review aims to provide clinicians an overview of the differences in assessing PFT in infants and preschool children compared with older cooperative children, which tests are feasible in infants and young children, the limitations of and usefulness of these tests, and of their interpretation in these age groups.
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- Lara S van den Wijngaart
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine, Radboud University Medical Centre, Amalia Children's Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Khirani S, Nathan N, Ramirez A, Aloui S, Delacourt C, Clément A, Fauroux B. Work of breathing in children with diffuse parenchymal lung disease. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2015; 206:45-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2014.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Revised: 11/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Haktanir Abul M, Abul Y, Erguven M, Karatoprak EY, Karakurt S, Celikel T. Evaluation of Airway Resistance in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. PEDIATRIC ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND PULMONOLOGY 2014; 27:138-142. [PMID: 35923048 DOI: 10.1089/ped.2014.0341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Background: Pneumonitis, pleuritis, and pulmonary interstitial infiltration have been described in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). However, the pulmonary involvement of JIA is not often clinically apparent. There are few studies based on pulmonary function in children having only a diagnosis of JIA. The aim of the present study is to determine whether children with JIA have airway resistance and flow impairments measured by easily applied interrupter technique. Method: We performed interrupter resistance (Rint) measurements in children with JIA and in healthy control subjects who had no respiratory symptoms or diseases. Results: Fifty-eight children with the diagnosis of JIA (Mean age=12.5±2.75 years; range 7-17 years) and 33 healthy subjects (Mean age=11.8±2.62 years; range 6-16 years) were included in the study. The mean value of tidal peak flow during expiration measured by the interrupter technique was significantly lower in the JIA study group (0.73±0.11 L/s) compared to the healthy control group (0.79±0.08 L/s; p=0.01). Rint values measured during inspiration (Rintinsp) and during expiration (Rintexp) were higher in the JIA study group (Rintinsp=0.28±0.16 Kpa/L/s; Rintexp=0.30±0.50 Kpa/L/s) compared to the healthy control group (Rintinsp=0.26±0.11 Kpa/L/s; Rintexp=0.23±0.08 Kpa/L/s; p>0.05). There was also a positive correlation between C-reactive protein level and median expiratory interrupter resistance (Rintexp; r=0.50, p=0.005). Conclusion: The interrupter technique is a noninvasive and feasible technique and can be used to assess airway abnormalities in children with JIA who cannot successfully complete spirometry.
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- Mehtap Haktanir Abul
- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Pediatric Clinic, Göztepe Education and Training Hospital, Ministry of Health, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pediatric Clinic, Göztepe Education and Training Hospital, Ministry of Health, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lum S, Aurora P. Does ethnicity influence lung function in preschool children? Expert Rev Respir Med 2014; 4:267-9. [DOI: 10.1586/ers.10.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Beydon N, Mahut B, Maingot L, Guillo H, La Rocca MC, Medjahdi N, Koskas M, Boulé M, Delclaux C. Baseline and post-bronchodilator interrupter resistance and spirometry in asthmatic children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2012; 47:987-93. [PMID: 22328540 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2011] [Accepted: 12/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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In children unable to perform reliable spirometry, the interrupter resistance (R(int) ) technique for assessing respiratory resistance is easy to perform. However, few data are available on the possibility to use R(int) as a surrogate for spirometry. We aimed at comparing R(int) and spirometry at baseline and after bronchodilator administration in a large population of asthmatic children. We collected retrospectively R(int) and spirometry results measured in 695 children [median age 7.8 (range 4.8-13.9) years] referred to our lab for routine assessment of asthma disease. Correlations between R(int) and spirometry were studied using data expressed as z-scores. Receiver operator characteristic curves for the baseline R(int) value (z-score) and the bronchodilator effect (percentage predicted value and z-score) were generated to assess diagnostic performance. At baseline, the relationship between raw values of R(int) and FEV(1) was not linear. Despite a highly significant inverse correlation between R(int) and all of the spirometry indices (FEV(1) , FVC, FEV(1) /FVC, FEF(25-75%) ; P < 0.0001), R(int) could detect baseline obstruction (FEV(1) z-score ≤ -2) with only 42% sensitivity and 95% specificity. Post-bronchodilator changes in R(int) and FEV(1) were inversely correlated (rhô = -0.50, P < 0.0001), and R(int) (≥35% predicted value decrease) detected FEV(1) reversibility (>12% baseline increase) with 70% sensitivity and 69% specificity (AUC = 0.79). R(int) measurements fitted a one-compartment model that explained the relationship between flows and airway resistance. We found that R(int) had poor sensitivity to detect baseline obstruction, but fairly good sensitivity and specificity to detect reversibility. However, in order to implement asthma guidelines for children unable to produce reliable spirometry, bronchodilator response measured by R(int) should be systematically studied and further assessed in conjunction with clinical outcomes.
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- Nicole Beydon
- AP-HP, Unité Fonctionnelle d'Explorations Fonctionnelles Respiratoires, Hôpital Armand-Trousseau, Paris, France.
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Gochicoa LG, Thomé-Ortiz LP, Furuya MEY, Canto R, Ruiz-García ME, Zúñiga-Vázquez G, Martínez-Ramírez F, Vargas MH. Reference values for airway resistance in newborns, infants and preschoolers from a Latin American population. Respirology 2012; 17:667-73. [PMID: 22372678 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2012.02156.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Several studies have determined reference values for airway resistance measured by the interrupter technique (Rint) in paediatric populations, but only one has been done on Latin American children, and no studies have been performed on Mexican children. Moreover, these previous studies mostly included children aged 3 years and older; therefore, information regarding Rint reference values for newborns and infants is scarce. METHODS Rint measurements were performed on preschool children attending eight kindergartens (Group 1) and also on sedated newborns, infants and preschool children admitted to a tertiary-level paediatric hospital due to non-cardiopulmonary disorders (Group 2). RESULTS In both groups, Rint values were inversely associated with age, weight and height, but the strongest association was with height. The linear regression equation for Group 1 (n = 209, height 86-129 cm) was Rint = 2.153 - 0.012 × height (cm) (standard deviation of residuals 0.181 kPa/L/s). The linear regression equation for Group 2 (n = 55, height 52-113 cm) was Rint = 4.575 - 0.035 × height (cm) (standard deviation of residuals 0.567 kPa/L/s). Girls tended to have slightly higher Rint values than boys, a difference that diminished with increasing height. CONCLUSIONS In this study, Rint reference values applicable to Mexican children were determined, and these values are probably also applicable to other paediatric populations with similar Spanish-Amerindian ancestries. There was an inverse relationship between Rint and height, with relatively large between-subject variability.
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- Laura G Gochicoa
- Center for Evaluation of the Paediatric Asthma Patient, Centro Médico Santa Teresa, Texcoco, México
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Julliand S, Boulé M, Baujat G, Ramirez A, Couloigner V, Beydon N, Zerah M, di Rocco F, Lemerrer M, Cormier-Daire V, Fauroux B. Lung function, diagnosis, and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in children with achondroplasia. Am J Med Genet A 2012; 158A:1987-93. [DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.35441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2012] [Accepted: 03/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Rocha A, Donadio MVF, Ávila DVD, Hommerding PX, Marostica PJC. Utilização da técnica de resistência do interruptor na avaliação da resistência das vias aéreas em pacientes com fibrose cística. J Bras Pneumol 2012; 38:188-93. [DOI: 10.1590/s1806-37132012000200007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2011] [Accepted: 12/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJETIVO: Medir a resistência de vias aéreas utilizando a técnica de resistência do interruptor (Rint) em pacientes com fibrose cística (FC) e correlacioná-la com parâmetros espirométricos, assim como avaliar a acurácia de Rint para determinar a resposta das vias aéreas a um broncodilatador. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com 38 crianças e adolescentes com FC acompanhados no Ambulatório de FC do Hospital São Lucas, em Porto Alegre (RS). Após a determinação de Rint, os pacientes foram submetidos à espirometria. Para a avaliação da resposta ao broncodilatador, as medições foram repetidas após o uso de salbutamol inalatório. RESULTADOS: Houve uma forte correlação entre o inverso de Rint e VEF1 (r = 0,8; p < 0,001) e moderadas correlações entre o inverso de Rint e FEF25-75% (r = 0,74; p < 0,001) e entre o inverso de Rint e índice de massa corpórea (r = 0,62; p < 0,001). A curva ROC foi utilizada na comparação da resposta ao broncodilatador determinada por Rint com aquela determinada por valores espirométricos. Para um ponto de corte de -28% para Rint, a área sob a curva foi de 0,75, com uma sensibilidade de 66% e uma especificidade de 82%. CONCLUSÕES: Nossos achados indicam que Rint apresenta uma boa correlação com parâmetros espirométricos, embora a técnica Rint não tenha sido suficientemente acurada para substituir a espirometria na avaliação da resposta ao broncodilatador.
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Arnold DH, Gebretsadik T, Abramo TJ, Hartert TV. Noninvasive testing of lung function and inflammation in pediatric patients with acute asthma exacerbations. J Asthma 2011; 49:29-35. [PMID: 22133263 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2011.637599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There is limited information on performance rates for tests of lung function and inflammation in pediatric patients with acute asthma exacerbations. We sought to examine how frequently pediatric patients with acute asthma exacerbations could perform noninvasive lung function and exhaled nitric oxide (FE(NO)) testing and participant characteristics associated with successful performance. METHODS We studied a prospective convenience sample aged 5-17 years with acute asthma exacerbations in a pediatric emergency department. Participants attempted spirometry for percent predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (%FEV(1)), airway resistance (Rint), and FE(NO) testing before treatment. We examined overall performance rates and the associations of age, gender, race, and baseline acute asthma severity score with successful test performance. RESULTS Among 573 participants, age was (median [interquartile range]) 8.8 [6.8, 11.5] years, 60% were male, 57% were African-American, and 58% had Medicaid insurance. Tests were performed successfully by the following [n (%)]: full American Thoracic Society-European Respiratory Society criteria spirometry, 331 (58%); Rint, 561 (98%); and FE(NO), 354 (70% of 505 attempted test). Sixty percent with mild-moderate exacerbations performed spirometry compared to 17% with severe exacerbations (p = .0001). Participants aged 8-12 years (67%) were more likely to perform spirometry than those aged 5-7 years (48%) (OR = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.45-3.11) or 13-17 years (58%) (OR = 1.61, 95% CI: 1.00-2.59). CONCLUSIONS There is clinically important variability in performance of these tests during acute asthma exacerbations. The proportion of patients with severe exacerbations able to perform spirometry (17%) limits its utility. Almost all children with acute asthma can perform Rint testing, and further development and validation of this technology is warranted.
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- Donald H Arnold
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Arnold DH, Gebretsadik T, Abramo TJ, Sheller JR, Resha DJ, Hartert TV. The Acute Asthma Severity Assessment Protocol (AASAP) study: objectives and methods of a study to develop an acute asthma clinical prediction rule. Emerg Med J 2011; 29:444-50. [PMID: 21586757 DOI: 10.1136/emj.2010.110957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Acute asthma exacerbations are one of the most common reasons for paediatric emergency department visits and hospitalisations, and a relapse frequently necessitates repeat urgent care. While care plans exist, there are no acute asthma prediction rules (APRs) to assess severity and predict outcome. The primary objective of the Acute Asthma Severity Assessment Protocol study is to develop a multivariable APR for acute asthma exacerbations in paediatric patients. A prospective, convenience sample of paediatric patients aged 5-17 years with acute asthma exacerbations who present to an urban, academic, tertiary paediatric emergency department was enrolled. The study protocol and data analysis plan conform to accepted biostatistical and clinical standards for clinical prediction rule development. Modelling of the APR will be performed once the entire sample size of 1500 has accrued. It is anticipated that the APR will improve resource utilisation in the emergency department, aid in standardisation of disease assessment and allow physician and non-physician providers to participate in earlier objective decision making. The objective of this report is to describe the study objectives and detailed methodology of the Acute Asthma Severity Assessment Protocol study.
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- Donald H Arnold
- Department of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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Koopman M, Brackel HJL, Vaessen-Verberne AAPH, Hop WC, van der Ent CK. Evaluation of interrupter resistance in methacholine challenge testing in children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2011; 46:266-71. [PMID: 24081886 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2010] [Revised: 08/08/2010] [Accepted: 08/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) is a key feature of asthma and is assessed using bronchial provocation tests. The primary outcome in such tests (a 20% decrease in forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1)) is difficult to measure in young patients. This study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of the interrupter resistance (Rint ) technique, which does not require active patient participation, by comparing it to the primary outcome measure. Methacholine challenge tests were performed in children with a history of moderate asthma and BHR. Mean and individual changes in Rint and FEV1 were studied. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to describe sensitivity and specificity of Rint . Seventy-three children (median age: 9.2 years; range: 6.3-13.4 years) participated. There was a significant (P < 0.01) increase in mean Rint with increasing methacholine doses. However, individual changes of Rint showed large fluctuations. There was great overlap in change of Rint between children who did and did not reach the FEV1 endpoint. A ROC curve showed an area under the curve of 0.65. Because of low sensitivity and specificity, the use of Rint to diagnose BHR in individual patients seems limited.
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- Marije Koopman
- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Dinwiddie R. Lung function testing in pre-school children. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2010; 38:213-6. [PMID: 20363065 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2010.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2010] [Accepted: 01/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- R Dinwiddie
- Portex Anaesthesia, Intensive Therapy and Respiratory Unit, Institute of Child Health, UK.
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Arnold DH, Jenkins CA, Hartert TV. Noninvasive assessment of asthma severity using pulse oximeter plethysmograph estimate of pulsus paradoxus physiology. BMC Pulm Med 2010; 10:17. [PMID: 20350320 PMCID: PMC2855526 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2466-10-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2009] [Accepted: 03/29/2010] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background Pulsus paradoxus estimated by dynamic change in area under the oximeter plethysmograph waveform (PEP) might provide a measure of acute asthma severity. Our primary objective was to determine how well PEP correlates with forced expiratory volume in 1-second (%FEV1) (criterion validity) and change of %FEV1 (responsiveness) during treatment in pediatric patients with acute asthma exacerbations. Methods We prospectively studied subjects 5 to 17 years of age with asthma exacerbations. PEP, %FEV1, airway resistance and accessory muscle use were recorded at baseline and at 2 and 4 hours after initiation of corticosteroid and bronchodilator treatments. Statistical associations were tested with Pearson or Spearman rank correlations, logistic regression using generalized estimating equations, or Wilcoxon rank sum tests. Results We studied 219 subjects (median age 9 years; male 62%; African-American 56%). Correlation of PEP with %FEV1 demonstrated criterion validity (r = - 0.44, 95% confidence interval [CI], - 0.56 to - 0.30) and responsiveness at 2 hours (r = - 0.31, 95% CI, - 0.50 to - 0.09) and 4 hours (r = - 0.38, 95% CI, - 0.62 to - 0.07). PEP also correlated with airway resistance at baseline (r = 0.28 for ages 5 to 10; r = 0.45 for ages 10 to 17), but not with change over time. PEP was associated with accessory muscle use (OR 1.16, 95% CI, 1.11 to 1.21, P < 0.0001). Conclusions PEP demonstrates criterion validity and responsiveness in correlations with %FEV1. PEP correlates with airway resistance at baseline and is associated with accessory muscle use at baseline and at 2 and 4 hours after initiation of treatment. Incorporation of this technology into contemporary pulse oximeters may provide clinicians improved parameters with which to make clinical assessments of asthma severity and response to treatment, particularly in patients who cannot perform spirometry because of young age or severity of illness. It might also allow for earlier recognition and improved management of other disorders leading to elevated pulsus paradoxus.
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- Donald H Arnold
- Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Tatar SA, Man SC. The interrupter technique: feasibility in children in acute asthma. MAEDICA 2010; 5:7-12. [PMID: 21977111 PMCID: PMC3150074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Asthma exacerbation's severity is difficult to evaluate, as it is mainly assessed by clinical parameters. Evaluation of lung function during the acute asthma might provide an objective assessment on the severity of respiratory function impairment. OBJECTIVE To determine feasibility of interrupter technique in evaluating respiratory resistance (Rocc) on children with acute asthmaMethods: The study included 30 children aged 3 to 14 years, diagnosed with asthma, during an exacerbation; severity of acute asthma has been assessed according to the GINA classification 2007, evaluating individual parameters like intercostals retractions, wheezing, air entry intensity, as well as their association in a clinical score. For every patient spirometry, peakflowmetry and the interrupter technique was applied for assessing respiratory function. The feasibility rate for each method was calculated and compared with the clinical parameters. RESULTS Out of the 30 children examined, the feasibility rate during the attack was 90% for the interrupter technique, 47% for peakflowmetry and only 27% for spirometry. Fifty-three percent of the exacerbations were classified as mild, 30% of moderate intensity and the remaining 37% being classified as severe exacerbations. The baseline Rocc has been correlated with clinical parameters and the clinical severity score. Best correlations were recorded between baseline Rocc and respiratory rate (r=0.73, p<0.0001), Rocc and heart rate (r=0.5, p=0.0076) and Rocc and the clinical score (r= 0.78, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION The study shows good feasibility of interrupter technique during asthma exacerbations, as well as strong correlation with clinical parameters assessing severity.
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- Simona Alexandra Tatar
- 3rd Pediatric Department, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Li AM, Lam HS, So HK, Leung M, Tsen T, Au CT, Chang AB. Interrupter Respiratory Resistance in Healthy Chinese Preschool Children. Chest 2009; 136:554-560. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.08-2798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Rech VV, Vidal PCV, Melo Júnior HTD, Stein RT, Pitrez PMC, Jones MH. Airway resistance in children measured using the interrupter technique: reference values. J Bras Pneumol 2009; 34:796-803. [PMID: 19009212 DOI: 10.1590/s1806-37132008001000007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2007] [Accepted: 01/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The interrupter technique is used for determining interrupter resistance (Rint) during quiet breathing. This noninvasive method requires minimal cooperation and can therefore be useful in evaluating airway obstruction in uncooperative children. To date, no reference values have been determined for Rint in a Brazilian population. The objective of this study was to define a prediction equation for airway resistance using the interrupter technique for healthy children aged 3-13 years. METHODS This was a prospective, cross-sectional study involving preschool and school children in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in whom Rint was measured during peak expiratory flow. RESULTS One-hundred and ninety-three children were evaluated. Univariate analysis using linear regression showed that height, weight and age correlated significantly and independently with Rint. Multiple regression with height, weight, age and gender as variables resulted in a model in which only height and weight were significant, independent predictors of Rint. Collinearity was identified among height, weight and age. CONCLUSIONS Reference values and an equation for calculating Rint in healthy children were obtained and are adjusted for height.
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Kivastik J, Talts J, Primhak RA. Interrupter technique and pressure oscillation analysis during bronchoconstriction in children. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging 2009; 29:45-52. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-097x.2008.00832.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kairamkonda VR, Richardson J, Subhedar N, Bridge PD, Shaw NJ. Lung function measurement in prematurely born preschool children with and without chronic lung disease. J Perinatol 2008; 28:199-204. [PMID: 18185519 DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Prematurely born infants often have recurrent wheeze and long-term respiratory morbidity at follow-up. Assessment of airways obstruction in preschool children is feasible using the interrupter resistance (Rint) but has rarely been examined in preterm children with and without chronic lung disease (CLD). The objective of this study was to determine lung function measured by the interrupter technique, its feasibility in the ambulatory setting and respiratory health in prematurely born preschool children with and without CLD. STUDY DESIGN Preterm children of 2 to 4 years with severe CLD (>30% oxygen at 36 weeks and discharged home receiving supplemental oxygen) (n=43, median gestational age 27 weeks and median birth weight 995 g) and without CLD (n=33, median gestational age 29 weeks and median birth weight 1366 g) attempting lung function test for the first time were enrolled. Respiratory symptoms score was calculated using a questionnaire. A single set of 10 consecutive Rint measurements was obtained using a portable device (MicroRint). Median of at least five occlusions with consistent shape of mouth pressure-time curves was taken to be a Rint measurement. To assess feasibility the children were categorized as 'satisfactory', 'failure' and 'rejected' depending on the outcome of the test. Outcome variables were respiratory symptoms score and Rint. RESULT Satisfactory Rint measurement was obtained in 46 (61%) children, 9 (36%) 2-year olds, 17 (65%) 3-year olds and 20 (80%) 4-year olds. As compared with the preterm control children (n=18), CLD children (n=28) had significantly higher respiratory symptoms score (18.5 vs 6, P<0.01) and Rint expressed as absolute values (kPa l(-1)) and z-scores (1.33 vs 1.16 and 1.42 vs 1.0, P<0.01), respectively. CONCLUSION Rint measurement is feasible in prematurely born children of preschool age in the ambulatory setup. Preschool children with severe CLD may be identified from preterm children without CLD by increased Rint that may be used as a screening tool and as an outcome measure for interventions.
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- V R Kairamkonda
- Department of Neonatal Intensive Care, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK.
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Stanojevic S, Wade A, Lum S, Stocks J. Reference equations for pulmonary function tests in preschool children: a review. Pediatr Pulmonol 2007; 42:962-72. [PMID: 17726704 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Recent developments in pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in preschool children (2-5 years of age) have meant that objective assessments of respiratory function are now possible for this age group. However, the application and interpretation of these tests may be limited by the relative paucity of appropriate reference equations. This review summarizes available preschool reference equations, identifies the current gaps and limitations in the methodologies and statistics used and proposes future directions for improving reference data. A PubMed search which included the MeSH terms (preschool [2-5years]), (respiratory function test), and (reference value) yielded 214 publications which were screened to identify 34 publications presenting 36 reference equations for seven techniques. There were considerable differences with respect to population characteristics, recruitment strategies, equipment and methodologies and reported parameters both within and between each measurement technique. Despite an increasing number of reference equations for PFT for preschool children, the extent to which these can be generalized to other populations may be limited in some cases by inclusion of relatively few children less than 5 years of age, a lack of details regarding the sample populations and measurement techniques and/or inappropriate statistical analysis. A fresh approach based on large sample sizes, clearly documented population characteristics, equipment and protocols, and more rigorous modern statistical methods both for developing reference equations and interpreting results could enhance clinical application of these tests. This in turn would maximize the tremendous opportunities to detect early lung disease offered by the recent surge in developing suitable tests for preschool children.
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- Sanja Stanojevic
- Portex Respiratory Physiology Unit, UCL, Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom.
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Seddon P, Wertheim D, Bridge P, Bastian-Lee Y. How should we estimate driving pressure to measure interrupter resistance in children? Pediatr Pulmonol 2007; 42:757-63. [PMID: 17654693 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Interrupter resistance (R(int)) is a widely used measure of airway caliber, but concerns remain about repeatability and sensitivity. Some R(int) variability may derive from the linear back-extrapolation algorithm (LBE 30/70) usually used to estimate driving pressure. To investigate whether other methods of estimating driving pressure could improve repeatability and sensitivity, we studied 39 children with asthma. Two measurements of R(int)-each the median of 10 interruptions-were made 5 min apart, and 14 children had a third measurement after bronchodilator (R(int)BD). Mouth pressure transients were analyzed using several algorithms, to compare the magnitude, repeatability, and sensitivity to bronchodilator change of R(int) values yielded. Algorithms taking driving pressure from later in the transient, predictably, yielded higher values of R(int) than those which back-extrapolated to time of valve closure. Algorithms which did not rely on back-extrapolation, including mean oscillation pressure (MOP) and mean plateau pressure (MP 30/70) had better repeatability. Sensitivity to detect change, calculated as ratio of bronchodilator response to repeatability coefficient (DeltaR(int)/CR), was also better for non-extrapolating algorithms: MP 30/70 1.67, LBE 30/70 1.28 (P = 0.0004). Measuring R(int) using techniques other than conventional back-extrapolation may give more consistent and clinically useful results, and these approaches merit further exploration.
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- P Seddon
- Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton, UK.
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Kivastik J, Gibson AM, Primhak RA. Methacholine challenge in pre-school children--which outcome measure? Respir Med 2007; 101:2555-60. [PMID: 17720470 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2007.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2006] [Revised: 06/15/2007] [Accepted: 07/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of our study was to evaluate the utility of interrupter resistance (R(int)), transcutaneous oximetry and auscultation as outcome measures for a recently suggested tripling-dose methacholine (Mch) challenge in pre-school children. We studied 57 children aged 3-6 years. R(int) was measured at baseline and after each Mch dose. Oxygen saturation (SaO(2)) and transcutaneous oxygen pressure (tcpO(2)) were monitored during the challenge. Mch concentrations of 0.22, 0.66, 2.0, 6.0 and 18.0 mg/ml were nebulised during tidal breathing. The challenge was terminated if there was wheeze, SaO(2) below 91% or persistent cough; this final Mch dose was considered as PCW. Nine healthy children, 17 with cough and 25 with wheeze performed the study up to the point of PCW or all five Mch inhalations. If a change of 20% of predicted R(int) or termination by wheeze, desaturation or cough is taken as a completed test, then 39 out of 51 children (78%) had adequate R(int) measurements on each occasions from start to completion. The success rate for tcpO(2) measurements was similar: 38 out of 51 (76%) had complete tcpO(2) data until a 15% fall of tcpO(2) or clinical endpoint was reached. Using the above-mentioned cut-off levels significant change in R(int) or tcpO(2) preceded PCW in most of the cases. Both R(int) and tcpO(2) measurements may allow detection of bronchial hyper-responsiveness at lower Mch doses and also provide a less subjective measure, but will not be feasible in all children.
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- J Kivastik
- Academic Unit of Child Health, University of Sheffield, Western Bank, S10 2TH Sheffield, UK.
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Beydon N, Davis SD, Lombardi E, Allen JL, Arets HGM, Aurora P, Bisgaard H, Davis GM, Ducharme FM, Eigen H, Gappa M, Gaultier C, Gustafsson PM, Hall GL, Hantos Z, Healy MJR, Jones MH, Klug B, Lødrup Carlsen KC, McKenzie SA, Marchal F, Mayer OH, Merkus PJFM, Morris MG, Oostveen E, Pillow JJ, Seddon PC, Silverman M, Sly PD, Stocks J, Tepper RS, Vilozni D, Wilson NM. An official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society statement: pulmonary function testing in preschool children. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2007; 175:1304-45. [PMID: 17545458 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200605-642st] [Citation(s) in RCA: 804] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Identification and characterization of risk and protective factors for allergy is important for developing strategies for prevention or treatment. The prevalence of allergy is clearly higher in affluent countries than in developing countries like, e.g. Africa. Especially in urban areas of developing countries, allergy is however on the increase. In Africa, we have the unique opportunity to investigate risk and protective factors and the influence of urbanization and westernization, i.e. almost to take a look at Europe, Australia or the USA as they were before their allergy epidemics. Moreover, migrants from developing to affluent countries experiencing an increased burden of allergy provide new insights into risk and protective factors. Allergen exposure, diet and infections are the major exogenous influences playing a role as risk and protective factors. Depending on the nature, timing, chronicity and level of exposure, each of them can promote or inhibit allergy. Perhaps with the exception of infections, availability of data from Africa on their role in the development of allergy is limited. Detailed epidemiological studies in rural and urban Africa combined with basic immunological research are needed to unravel mechanisms of increase in allergy and of protection. The maturation of the immune system at young age under influence of exogenous factors results in differences in T-cell-skewing (Th1/Th2/Treg) and humoral responses. It is essential to perform studies from a 'non-Eurocentric' angle (e.g. local allergens, locally validated questionnaires and diagnostic procedures). Such studies will provide the affluent countries with new leads to combat the allergy epidemic and more importantly help prevent it in Africa.
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- R van Ree
- Department of Experimental Immunology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Interrupter resistance (Rint) is one of the easiest ways to assess respiratory resistance during tidal breathing with minimal subject cooperation. This article enclosed current knowledge on technical and practical aspects such as how to measure Rint, and how to calculate Rint. Issues on repeatability of the technique and bronchial responsiveness are discussed. Recommendations on Rint technique are provided on behalf of the Interrupter Technique Subcommittee of the ATS/ERS Working Group on Infant and Young Children Pulmonary Function Testing.
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- Nicole Beydon
- Debré APHP, Service de Pédiatrie Générale, 48 Boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France.
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- Monika Gappa
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology and Neonatology, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany.
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Veugelers R, Penning C, Grootscholten SPJ, Merkus PJFM, Arets HGM, Rieken R, Brussee JE, Jilderda-Janssen M, Tibboel D, Evenhuis HM. Should we use criteria or eyeballing to reject post-interruption tracings? Pediatr Pulmonol 2006; 41:937-46. [PMID: 16871627 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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During the analysis of interrupter resistance (R(int))-measurements, most authors reject post-interruption tracings based on the shape of the pressure-time and flow-time curves. However, objective criteria for rejection are lacking. We aimed to formulate explicit rejection criteria that correspond to eyeballing the curve pattern (daily practice), in order to simplify the analysis. Inter-observer agreement within and between both methods was studied. Results obtained with the developed rejection criteria were compared to those of current practice (eyeballing) using 54 measurements (807 interruptions) of children with severe neurological impairment. Inter-observer agreement on rejection was similar using the criteria or eyeballing (85.6% vs. 82.8%). Using the criteria, more individual interruptions were rejected (43.4% vs. 29.8% using eyeballing), while discarding total measurements (<5 remaining interruptions) was similar (9.2% vs. 7.4% using eyeballing). Results using only the criteria for pressure-time curves were comparable to eyeballing. Outcome values were comparable between any of the used rejection methods and not rejecting at all. In this first detailed study on rejection of post-interruption tracings, explicit rejection criteria were developed. None of the rejection methods influenced the outcome value relevantly. However, rejection criteria can contribute to the standardization of the R(int) technique and simplify decision-making in daily practice.
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- Rebekka Veugelers
- Intellectual Disability Medicine, Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Song DJ, Woo CH, Kang H, Kim HJ, Choung JT. Applicability of interrupter resistance measurements for evaluation of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2006; 41:228-33. [PMID: 16429434 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The interrupter technique is a noninvasive method for measuring air-flow resistance during tidal breathing. This method requires minimal cooperation, and is therefore promising for use in uncooperative children. The aim of this study was to evaluate applicability interrupter resistance (Rint) measurements in the assessment of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). Fifty children aged 5-12 years with mild to moderate asthma were tested by exercise challenge, consisting of free outdoor running for 6 min at 80-90% of maximal predicted heart rate for age. Rint, forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were measured before and 10 min after exercise. EIB was defined as a fall of 10% or more in FEV1 after exercise. The repeatability of Rint was assessed, and its response to exercise challenge was compared with current standardized methods. The mean intermeasurement coefficient of variation was 4.6% (SD, +/- 3.0%), and the repeatability coefficient was 0.056 kPa/l/sec. Eighteen (36%) of the 50 children had EIB after exercise challenge test. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.953 (95% confidence interval, 0.853-0.992; P < 0.001), and the optimal Rint cutoff value was 15.2%, producing a sensitivity of 88.9% and a specificity of 96.9%. The positive and negative predictive values were 94.1% and 93.9%, respectively. The kappa value between FEV1 and Rint was 0.83. The repeatability of Rint measurements was good, and the results of exercise challenge tests using Rint measurements have excellent agreement with the current standardized methods to detect EIB. Considering that only minimal comprehension and coordination are needed without forced breathing technique, the Rint measurement can provide a useful alternative for assessment of EIB in children unable to perform reliable spirometry.
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- Dae Jin Song
- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Medical College Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Kooi EMW, Schokker S, van der Molen T, Duiverman EJ. Airway resistance measurements in pre-school children with asthmatic symptoms: the interrupter technique. Respir Med 2006; 100:955-64. [PMID: 16504493 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2005.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2005] [Revised: 08/27/2005] [Accepted: 09/07/2005] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Measuring airway resistance in pre-school children with the interrupter technique has proven to be feasible and reliable in daily clinical practice and research settings. Whether it contributes to diagnosing asthma in pre-school children still remains uncertain. From the results of previous studies a need for standardisation of the technique has emerged. In this overview we will elaborate on research concerning the position of the interrupter technique in the difficult process of diagnosing asthma in pre-school children.
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- E M W Kooi
- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology, Beatrix Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Bridge PD, Wertheim D, Jackson AC, McKenzie SA. Pressure oscillation amplitude after interruption of tidal breathing as an index of change in airway mechanics in preschool children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2005; 40:420-5. [PMID: 16145696 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bronchodilator reversibility testing using change in airway resistance during interruption (Rint) is feasible in preschool children. Analysis of postocclusion oscillations of the mouth pressure-time transient (Pmo(t)), recorded during airflow interruption, may offer an alternative index of change in airway mechanics. We analyzed Pmo(t) oscillation amplitude in three different ways: 1) difference between the first relative maximum and minimum (AMxMn); 2) detection of the dominant frequency using Fourier analysis (AFS); and 3) curve-fitting based on a mathematical model (ACurv). In 25 asymptomatic asthmatic children, aged 2.5-5.6 years, who had undertaken reversibility testing, the correlation coefficients between baseline Rint and amplitude were: AMxMn r = -0.84, AFS r = -0.82, ACurv r = -0.84. The coefficient of variation (CoV) of readings contributing to baseline Rint measurement, as median (range), was 12% (5-24%), which was not significantly different from AFS or ACurv (P > 0.05). All parameters were significantly different postbronchodilator (P < 0.001). Using the sensitivity index, i.e., the change after intervention divided by the baseline standard deviation, ACurv was the most sensitive and Rint the least sensitive, with median (range) at 2.72 (-0.84 to 12.10) and 1.91 (-1.17 to 9.50), respectively (P = 0.005). Our results suggest that oscillation amplitude analysis may provide a sensitive index of change in airway mechanics in preschool children undertaking bronchodilator reversibility testing.
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- Peter D Bridge
- Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal London Hospital, Barts and London NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Veugelers R, Calis EAC, Penning C, Verhagen A, Bernsen R, Bouquet J, Benninga MA, Merkus PJFM, Arets HGM, Tibboel D, Evenhuis HM. A population-based nested case control study on recurrent pneumonias in children with severe generalized cerebral palsy: ethical considerations of the design and representativeness of the study sample. BMC Pediatr 2005; 5:25. [PMID: 16029493 PMCID: PMC1201147 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-5-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2005] [Accepted: 07/19/2005] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background In children with severe generalized cerebral palsy, pneumonias are a major health issue. Malnutrition, dysphagia, gastro-oesophageal reflux, impaired respiratory function and constipation are hypothesized risk factors. Still, no data are available on the relative contribution of these possible risk factors in the described population. This paper describes the initiation of a study in 194 children with severe generalized cerebral palsy, on the prevalence and on the impact of these hypothesized risk factors of recurrent pneumonias. Methods/Design A nested case-control design with 18 months follow-up was chosen. Dysphagia, respiratory function and constipation will be assessed at baseline, malnutrition and gastro-oesophageal reflux at the end of the follow-up. The study population consists of a representative population sample of children with severe generalized cerebral palsy. Inclusion was done through care-centres in a predefined geographical area and not through hospitals. All measurements will be done on-site which sets high demands on all measurements. If these demands were not met in "gold standard" methods, other methods were chosen. Although the inclusion period was prolonged, the desired sample size of 300 children was not met. With a consent rate of 33%, nearly 10% of all eligible children in the Netherlands are included (n = 194). The study population is subtly different from the non-participants with regard to severity of dysphagia and prevalence rates of pneumonias and gastro-oesophageal reflux. Discussion Ethical issues complicated the study design. Assessment of malnutrition and gastro-oesophageal reflux at baseline was considered unethical, since these conditions can be easily treated. Therefore, we postponed these diagnostics until the end of the follow-up. In order to include a representative sample, all eligible children in a predefined geographical area had to be contacted. To increase the consent rate, on-site measurements are of first choice, but timely inclusion is jeopardised. The initiation of this first study among children with severe neurological impairment led to specific, unexpected problems. Despite small differences between participants and non-participating children, our sample is as representative as can be expected from any population-based study and will provide important, new information to bring us further towards effective interventions to prevent pneumonias in this population.
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- Rebekka Veugelers
- Intellectual Disability Medicine, department of General Practice Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Paediatric Surgery Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Intellectual Disability Medicine, department of General Practice Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Paediatric Surgery Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Intellectual Disability Medicine, department of General Practice Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Paediatric Surgery Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Gastro-enterology Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Gastro-enterology and Nutrition Academic Medical Centre / Emma's Children's Hospital, G8 217, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Pulmonology UMC, HP KH.01.419.0, PO Box 85590, 3508 AB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery Erasmus MC, Sophia Children's Hospital, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Intellectual Disability Medicine, department of General Practice Erasmus MC, PO Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Larsen GL, Kang JKB, Guilbert T, Morgan W. Assessing respiratory function in young children: Developmental considerations. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2005; 115:657-66; quiz 667. [PMID: 15805980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.1112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this review is to provide practitioners and clinical investigators with an update on methods of assessing respiratory function in young children. The importance of this topic is presented in light of the natural history of asthma, as well as maturational changes that occur early in life in terms of airway development. Models of disease are cited to support the concept that injury of the mammalian airway early in postnatal life might have far-reaching consequences in terms of control of airway caliber and responsiveness. The methods currently available to measure respiratory function in our younger patients are outlined. The ability of children to perform the maneuvers necessary for this testing is considered as a function of age. Areas in which research and development are needed are highlighted.
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- Gary L Larsen
- National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
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Kooi EMW, Vrijlandt EJLE, Boezen HM, Duiverman EJ. Children with smoking parents have a higher airway resistance measured by the interruption technique. Pediatr Pulmonol 2004; 38:419-24. [PMID: 15470684 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.20093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Children exposed to environmental tobacco smoke, during or after pregnancy, are known to have decreased lung function. So far this has been measured using spirometry in schoolchildren and invasive techniques in newborns. The interruption technique (Rint) is a noninvasive technique to measure airway resistance in preschool children. Our aim in this study was to investigate the effect of passive smoke exposure on Rint values in preschool and school-aged children. Rint values were obtained from 557 children in two nursery and two primary schools in the north of the Netherlands. Besides information on parental smoking habits, we collected data on characteristics that might affect airway resistance (respiratory symptoms, atopy, and family history for asthma), using a short questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was used to estimate the associations of these characteristics with Rint, for the whole group as well as for the preschool group separately. Atopy or a positive family history for asthma did not affect Rint values in the total group of 4-12-year-olds. However, as may be expected, height, age, weight, and having respiratory symptoms were associated with Rint. Moreover, Rint was significantly increased if parents smoked three or more cigarettes a day in the presence of their child. This result remained after subgroup analysis in the preschool children (4-6 years old). We conclude that passive smoke exposure is associated with a significantly higher airway resistance in preschool and school-aged children measured by Rint.
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- Elisabeth M W Kooi
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Groningen University Hospital, The Netherlands.
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Pao CS, Healy MJR, McKenzie SA. Airway resistance by the interrupter technique: which algorithm for measuring pressure? Pediatr Pulmonol 2004; 37:31-6. [PMID: 14679486 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.10364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Airway resistance using the interrupter technique (Rint) can be measured using commercial devices which employ different algorithms for estimating pressure change. We aim to describe differences in Rint due to algorithm. We compared Rint and change in Rint after bronchodilator, using four algorithms to estimate pressure change following interruption: 1) two-point back-extrapolation to interruption from points 70 msec and 30 msec from interruption, and similarly 2) to 15 msec from interruption, 3) at two-thirds from interruption, and 4) near end-interruption. Flow was measured immediately before interruption. Our subjects were 39 asymptomatic children 2-5 years old with previous intermittent wheeze. Rint differed significantly with algorithm. Geometric mean Rint (95% confidence interval (CI)) for algorithms 1-4 were 1.21 kPa x l(-1) x sec (1.18-1.24 kPa x l(-1) x sec), 1.31 kPa x l(-1) x sec (1.28-1.34 kPa x l(-1) x sec), 1.57 kPa x l(-1) x sec (1.54-1.61 kPa x l(-1) x sec) and 1.71 kPa x l(-1) x sec (1.67-1.75 kPa x l(-1) x sec), respectively. Measurement of change in R(int) following bronchodilator (BDR) did not differ on average with algorithm. Geometric means (95% CI) for BDR measurements for algorithms 1-4 were 29.9% (26.0-34.0%), 30.4% (26.4-34.5%), 32.9% (28.8-37.1%), and 31.7% (27.6-35.8%), respectively. However, measurement of change in individuals could differ by up to 40%, depending on algorithm. In conclusion, there are significant differences in Rint, depending on algorithm used to estimate pressure change. Measurement of change in Rint is unaffected on average, although in individuals there could be significant differences. Each laboratory should state its method and use the same algorithm for longitudinal and group data.
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- C S Pao
- Department of Respiratory Paediatrics, Royal London Hospital, Barts and London NHS Trust, London, UK
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Brussee JE, Smit HA, Koopman LP, Wijga AH, Kerkhof M, Corver K, Vos APH, Gerritsen J, Grobbee DE, Brunekreef B, Merkus PJFM, de Jongste JC. Interrupter resistance and wheezing phenotypes at 4 years of age. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2003; 169:209-13. [PMID: 14597483 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200306-800oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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It is difficult to distinguish young children with respiratory symptoms who will develop asthma from those with transient symptoms only. Measurement of interrupter resistance may help to identify children at high risk of asthma. The aim of this study is to compare interrupter resistance in 4-year-old children with different wheezing phenotypes. All children participated in the Prevention and Incidence of Asthma and Mite Allergy cohort, a prospective birth cohort of more than 4,000 children. At 4 years of age, data on interrupter resistance plus wheezing phenotype were available for 838 children. Mean interrupter resistance values (95% confidence interval) were 0.95 (0.93, 0.97), 0.95 (0.92, 0.98), 0.96 (0.87, 1.05), and 1.08 (1.02, 1.14) kPa.L(-1).second for never (n = 482), early transient (n = 236), late-onset (n = 22), and persistent (n = 98) wheezing phenotypes, respectively. Additional analyses were performed for children with atopic and nonatopic mothers separately. Both in children with atopic and nonatopic mothers, children with persistent wheeze had significantly higher interrupter resistance values than children with never and early wheeze. In conclusion, mean interrupter resistance values were higher in children with persistent wheeze as compared with children with never and early transient wheezing phenotypes.
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- Jessica E Brussee
- Center for Prevention and Health Services Research, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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There is no firm evidence from randomised controlled trials that routine monitoring of lung function improves asthma control in children. Guidelines for management of asthma consistently recommend routine home monitoring of peak expiratory flow (PEF) in each patient. However, changes in PEF poorly reflect changes in asthma activity, PEF diaries are kept very unreliably, and self management programmes including PEF monitoring are no more effective than programmes solely based on education and symptom monitoring. PEF diaries may still be useful in isolated cases of diagnostic uncertainty, in the identification of exacerbating factors, and in the rare case of children perceiving airways obstruction poorly and exacerbating frequently and severely. If a reliable assessment of airways obstruction in asthma is needed, forced expiratory flow-volume curves are the preferred method. Monitoring of hyperresponsiveness and nitric oxide cannot be recommended for routine use at present. Clinical judgement and expiratory flow-volume loops remain the cornerstone of monitoring asthma in secondary care.
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- P L P Brand
- Department of Paediatrics, Isala klinieken, Zwolle, Netherlands.
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Chan EY, Bridge PD, Dundas I, Pao CS, Healy MJR, McKenzie SA. Repeatability of airway resistance measurements made using the interrupter technique. Thorax 2003; 58:344-7. [PMID: 12668800 PMCID: PMC1746656 DOI: 10.1136/thorax.58.4.344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND To be able to interpret any measurement, its repeatability should be known. This study reports the repeatability of airway resistance measurements using the interrupter technique (Rint) in children with and without respiratory symptoms. METHODS Children aged 2-10 years who were healthy, had persistent isolated cough, or who had previous wheeze were studied. On the same occasion, three Rint measurements were made 15 minutes apart, before and after placebo and salbutamol given in random order. Results from those given placebo first were analysed for within-occasion repeatability. Between-occasion repeatability measurements were made 2-20 weeks apart (median 3 weeks). RESULTS For 85 pairs of measurements before and after placebo the limits of agreement were 20% expected resistance and were unaffected by age or health status. The change in resistance following bronchodilator in one of 18 healthy children, 12 of 28 with cough, and 22 of 39 with wheeze exceeded this threshold. For between-occasion measurements the limits of agreement were 32% in 72 healthy subjects, 49% in 57 with cough, and 53% in 95 with previous wheeze. CONCLUSION The measurement of airways resistance by the interrupter technique is clinically meaningful when change following an intervention such as the administration of bronchodilator is greater than its within-occasion repeatability. Between-occasion repeatability is too poor to judge change confidently.
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- E Y Chan
- Department of Respiratory Paediatrics, Fielden House, The Royal London Hospital, Barts, London E1 1BB, UK
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Pao CS, McKenzie SA. Randomized controlled trial of fluticasone in preschool children with intermittent wheeze. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002; 166:945-9. [PMID: 12359651 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.200203-265oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Preschool children with intermittent wheeze are often prescribed inhaled corticosteroids, although there is no proven benefit. Measurement of airway resistance by the interrupter technique can be used to objectively assess response to treatment. If lung function improves, treatment may be justified. Children with intermittent wheeze aged 2 to <or= 5 years of age completed a 6-week randomized controlled crossover trial of fluticasone propionate (100 micro g, twice daily), followed by a 10-week parallel extension. The relationships between changes in resistance, serum immunoglobulin E and sensitization measured by skin prick testing were investigated. Sixty-one children completed the crossover trial and 44 (72%) completed the extension. After 6 weeks, geometric mean change in resistance was -16.0% (95% confidence interval, -7.0 to -25.0%, p = 0.003) in sensitized children and -3.5% (95% confidence interval, +0.7 to -7.6%, p = 0.1) in nonsensitized children. Changes in resistance were unrelated to immunoglobulin E. Sixteen weeks after stopping fluticasone, resistance returned to baseline. This is the first study of preschool children with intermittent wheeze that has related changes in lung function on treatment to aeroallergen sensitization. Lung function improved in sensitized children and deteriorated after stopping treatment. Treatment with inhaled steroids may be justified in sensitized children.
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Affiliation(s)
- Caroline S Pao
- Department of Respiratory Paediatrics, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom
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