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Cayeiro-Marín M, Merino-Andrés J, Hidalgo-Robles Á, Ladriñán-Maestro A, Sánchez-Sierra A. Effects of pulmonary function improvement devices in the pediatric population with cerebral palsy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Respir Med 2024; 231:107717. [PMID: 38908411 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Enhancing lung function can significantly improve daily life functionality for children with cerebral palsy, leading to increased interest in respiratory physiotherapy training devices in clinical practice. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of devices (inspiratory muscle training and feedback devices) for improving pulmonary function through various respiratory parameters. METHODS A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials was conducted in seven databases up until May 2023. The included studies focused on training inspiratory muscle function using specific devices (inspiratory muscle training and feedback devices) in children with cerebral palsy. The main outcomes were maximum expiratory pressure and maximum inspiratory pressure. Secondary outcomes included forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, peak expiratory flow, and the Tiffenau index. The effects of respiratory treatment were calculated through the estimation of the effect size and its 95% confidence intervals. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing the risk of bias (RoB2). RESULTS Nine studies were included in the systematic review with meta-analysis, involving a total of 321 children aged between 6 and 18 years after secondary analyses were conducted. Feedback devices were found to be more effective in improving maximum expiratory pressure (effect size -0.604; confidence interval -1.368 to 0.161), peak expiratory flow, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, and forced vital capacity. Inspiratory muscle training devices yielded better effectiveness in improving maximum inspiratory pressure (effect size -0.500; confidence interval -1.259 to 0.259), the Tiffeneau index, and quality of life. CONCLUSION Both devices showed potential in improving pulmonary function in children with cerebral palsy. Further high-quality clinical trials are needed to determine the optimal dosage and the most beneficial device type for each pulmonary function parameter.
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- Asociación Centro Crecer, Toledo, Spain; Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain; Toledo Physiotherapy Research Group (GIFTO), Department of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Castilla-La Mancha University, Toledo, Spain.
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- International University of La Rioja, Spain; Toledo University Hospital, Toledo, Spain
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain; Toledo University Hospital, Toledo, Spain
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- Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain; Toledo Physiotherapy Research Group (GIFTO), Department of Nursing, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Castilla-La Mancha University, Toledo, Spain; Department of Physiotherapy, Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain; Department of Physiotherapy, European University, Madrid, Spain; Research Group in Therapeutic Exercise and Functional Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy, European University, Madrid, Spain
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Cai W, Li M, Xu Y, Li M, Wang J, Zuo Y, Cao J. The effect of respiratory muscle training on children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pediatr 2024; 24:252. [PMID: 38622583 PMCID: PMC11017573 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-04726-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic disease that can affect the function of the respiratory system. Previous reviews of the effects of respiratory muscle training in people with cystic fibrosis are uncertain and do not consider the effect of age on disease progression. This systematic review aims to determine the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training in the clinical outcomes of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. METHODS Up to July 2023, electronic databases and clinical trial registries were searched. Controlled clinical trials comparing respiratory muscle training with sham intervention or no intervention in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. The primary outcomes were respiratory muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, lung function, and cough. Secondary outcomes included exercise capacity, quality of life and adverse events. Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed study quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2. The certainty of the evidence was assessed according to the GRADE approach. Meta-analyses where possible; otherwise, take a qualitative approach. RESULTS Six studies with a total of 151 participants met the inclusion criteria for this review. Two of the six included studies were published in abstract form only, limiting the available information. Four studies were parallel studies and two were cross-over designs. There were significant differences in the methods and quality of the methodology included in the studies. The pooled data showed no difference in respiratory muscle strength, lung function, and exercise capacity between the treatment and control groups. However, subgroup analyses suggest that inspiratory muscle training is beneficial in increasing maximal inspiratory pressure, and qualitative analyses suggest that respiratory muscle training may benefit respiratory muscle endurance without any adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that although the level of evidence indicating the benefits of respiratory muscle training is low, its clinical significance suggests that we further study the methodological quality to determine the effectiveness of training. TRIAL REGISTRATION The protocol for this review was recorded in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under registration number CRD42023441829.
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- WenQian Cai
- School of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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- School of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pediatrics, Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Asakawa T, Ogino M, Tominaga N, Ozaki N, Kubo J, Kakuda W. Effects of Rehabilitative Intervention for Augmenting Cough Function in Patients with Multiple System Atrophy. Prog Rehabil Med 2023; 8:20230035. [PMID: 37790746 PMCID: PMC10542584 DOI: 10.2490/prm.20230035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Objectives One of the causes of death in patients with multiple system atrophy (MSA) is aspiration pneumonia caused by cough dysfunction. This study aimed to identify an effective approach to improve coughing and to explore the establishment of criteria for the use of gastrostomy based on cough and respiratory dysfunctions. Methods Eighteen probable MSA patients participated in the study. They were categorized into air stacking and non-air stacking groups. First, we investigated how the inspiration volume changes by applying maximum insufflation capacity (MIC). Second, peak cough flow (PCF) was measured by different cough augmentation methods: 1) spontaneous coughing (SpC); 2) SpC with MIC (SpC + MIC); 3) SpC with manually assisted cough (MAC) (SpC + MAC); and 4) SpC with MIC and MAC (SpC + MIC + MAC). Among these four conditions, PCF values were compared to determine the most effective approach for cough augmentation. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed on percent forced vital capacity (%FVC) to determine an index for discriminating PCF below160 L/min, which indicates a high risk of suffocation, involving SpC and SpC + MIC. Results Inspiration volume increased significantly with MIC in both groups (P < 0.05), and PCF increased significantly with MIC in the air stacking group (P < 0.01). PCF could not be maintained at 160 L/min when %FVC fell below 59%, even when MIC was applied. Conclusions PCF increases with MIC in patients with MSA. It may be meaningful to consider the timing of gastrostomy introduction based on the severity of cough and respiratory dysfunction.
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- Takashi Asakawa
- Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Rehabilitation
Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School of Medicine,
Narita, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation Division of Physiotherapy,
International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Ichikawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurology and Intractable Neurological Disease
Center, International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Ichikawa,
Japan
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- Department of Neurology and Intractable Neurological Disease
Center, International University of Health and Welfare Ichikawa Hospital, Ichikawa,
Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jikei University
School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, International
University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, International
University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, Narita, Japan
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Khan A, Frazer-Green L, Amin R, Wolfe L, Faulkner G, Casey K, Sharma G, Selim B, Zielinski D, Aboussouan LS, McKim D, Gay P. Respiratory Management of Patients With Neuromuscular Weakness: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline and Expert Panel Report. Chest 2023; 164:394-413. [PMID: 36921894 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Respiratory failure is a significant concern in neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). This CHEST guideline examines the literature on the respiratory management of patients with NMD to provide evidence-based recommendations. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS An expert panel conducted a systematic review addressing the respiratory management of NMD and applied the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations approach for assessing the certainty of the evidence and formulating and grading recommendations. A modified Delphi technique was used to reach a consensus on the recommendations. RESULTS Based on 128 studies, the panel generated 15 graded recommendations, one good practice statement, and one consensus-based statement. INTERPRETATION Evidence of best practices for respiratory management in NMD is limited and is based primarily on observational data in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The panel found that pulmonary function testing every 6 months may be beneficial and may be used to initiate noninvasive ventilation (NIV) when clinically indicated. An individualized approach to NIV settings may benefit patients with chronic respiratory failure and sleep-disordered breathing related to NMD. When resources allow, polysomnography or overnight oximetry can help to guide the initiation of NIV. The panel provided guidelines for mouthpiece ventilation, transition to home mechanical ventilation, salivary secretion management, and airway clearance therapies. The guideline panel emphasizes that NMD pathologic characteristics represent a diverse group of disorders with differing rates of decline in lung function. The clinician's role is to add evaluation at the bedside to shared decision-making with patients and families, including respect for patient preferences and treatment goals, considerations of quality of life, and appropriate use of available resources in decision-making.
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- Akram Khan
- Division of Pulmonary Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Kids, Toronto
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Sleep Medicine, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Shorewood Hills, WI
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Sheers NL, O’Sullivan R, Howard ME, Berlowitz DJ. The role of lung volume recruitment therapy in neuromuscular disease: a narrative review. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1164628. [PMID: 37565183 PMCID: PMC10410160 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1164628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Respiratory muscle weakness results in substantial discomfort, disability, and ultimately death in many neuromuscular diseases. Respiratory system impairment manifests as shallow breathing, poor cough and associated difficulty clearing mucus, respiratory tract infections, hypoventilation, sleep-disordered breathing, and chronic ventilatory failure. Ventilatory support (i.e., non-invasive ventilation) is an established and key treatment for the latter. As survival outcomes improve for people living with many neuromuscular diseases, there is a shift towards more proactive and preventative chronic disease multidisciplinary care models that aim to manage symptoms, improve morbidity, and reduce mortality. Clinical care guidelines typically recommend therapies to improve cough effectiveness and mobilise mucus, with the aim of averting acute respiratory compromise or respiratory tract infections. Moreover, preventing recurrent infective episodes may prevent secondary parenchymal pathology and further lung function decline. Regular use of techniques that augment lung volume has similarly been recommended (volume recruitment). It has been speculated that enhancing lung inflation in people with respiratory muscle weakness when well may improve respiratory system "flexibility", mitigate restrictive chest wall disease, and slow lung volume decline. Unfortunately, clinical care guidelines are based largely on clinical rationale and consensus opinion rather than level A evidence. This narrative review outlines the physiological changes that occur in people with neuromuscular disease and how these changes impact on breathing, cough, and respiratory tract infections. The biological rationale for lung volume recruitment is provided, and the clinical trials that examine the immediate, short-term, and longer-term outcomes of lung volume recruitment in paediatric and adult neuromuscular diseases are presented and the results synthesised.
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- Nicole L. Sheers
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury, New Zealand
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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Sobierajska-Rek A, Wasilewska E, Śledzińska K, Jabłońska-Brudło J, Małgorzewicz S, Wasilewski A, Szalewska D. The Association between the Respiratory System and Upper Limb Strength in Males with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A New Field for Intervention? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15675. [PMID: 36497753 PMCID: PMC9736927 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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UNLABELLED Progressive, irreversible muscle weakness is the leading symptom of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), often resulting in death from respiratory muscle failure. Little is known about the relationship between the functioning of the respiratory system and the hand grip-a function which remains long preserved. This study aimed to investigate the interdependence between muscle strength and the function of both hand grip and the respiratory system in patients with DMD. MATERIALS AND METHOD The study included cohort patients, aged 6-17, with DMD, recruited from the Rare Disease Centre, Gdansk, Poland. Clinical status (Vignos scale, Brook scale), pulmonary function (respiratory muscle strength-MIP, MEP); spirometry (FEV1; FVC), as well as upper limb function (performance of the upper limb-PUL 2.0) and hand grip strength (HGS) (hand-held dynamometer) were evaluated in all participants. RESULTS Finally, 53 boys (mean age 11.41 ± 3.70 years, 25 non-ambulant) were included. Each of the participants presented a lower %pv of MIP (48.11 ± 27), MEP (38.11 ± 22), PUL (75.64 ± 27), and HGS (33.28 ± 18). There were differences between the ambulatory and non-ambulatory groups in values of MIP, MEP, FVC, PUL, HGS (p < 0.001 for all), and FEV1 (p < 0.013). There were correlations between PUL, HGS, and MIP (R = 0.56; R = 0.61, p < 0.001 both), MEP (R = 0.59; R = 0.62, p < 0.001), FVC (R = 0.77; R = 0.77, p < 0.001), and FEV1 (R = 0.77; R = 0.79; p < 0.001). These correlations were found for all participants, but non-ambulatory patients presented stronger relationships. CONCLUSIONS 1. The pulmonary and upper limb functions were within the normal range in ambulatory and low in non-ambulatory patients with DMD, but the muscle strength of both systems was low, regardless of the stage of the disease. 2. There seems to be an interdependence between the respiratory system and upper limb strength in terms of muscle strength and function in DMD patients, which is stronger in non-ambulatory patients. This may be the basis for the creation of a new personalized plan in rehabilitation-the simultaneous rehabilitation of the respiratory and upper limb muscles. Further studies on this theory should be conducted.
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- Agnieszka Sobierajska-Rek
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-219 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonology and Allergology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Internal and Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-219 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Student Scientific Association at Department of Physical Education and Sport, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-601 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-219 Gdańsk, Poland
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Katz SL, Mah JK, McMillan HJ, Campbell C, Bijelić V, Barrowman N, Momoli F, Blinder H, Aaron SD, McAdam LC, Nguyen TTD, Tarnopolsky M, Wensley DF, Zielinski D, Rose L, Sheers N, Berlowitz DJ, Wolfe L, McKim D. Routine lung volume recruitment in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a randomised clinical trial. Thorax 2022; 77:805-811. [PMID: 35236763 PMCID: PMC9340020 DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2021-218196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Impaired cough results in airway secretion retention, atelectasis and pneumonia in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Lung volume recruitment (LVR) stacks breaths to inflate the lungs to greater volumes than spontaneous effort. LVR is recommended in DMD clinical care guidelines but is not well studied. We aimed to determine whether twice-daily LVR, compared with standard of care alone, attenuates the decline in FVC at 2 years in boys with DMD. METHODS In this multicentre, assessor-blinded, randomised controlled trial, boys with DMD, aged 6-16 years with FVC >30% predicted, were randomised to receive conventional treatment or conventional treatment plus manual LVR twice daily for 2 years. The primary outcome was FVC % predicted at 2 years, adjusted for baseline FVC % predicted, age and ambulatory status. Secondary outcomes included change in chest wall distensibility (maximal insufflation capacity minus FVC) and peak cough flow. RESULTS Sixty-six boys (36 in LVR group, 30 in control) were evaluated (median age (IQR): 11.5 years (9.5-13.5), median baseline FVC (IQR): 85% predicted (73-96)). Adjusted mean difference in FVC between groups at 2 years was 1.9% predicted (95% CI -6.9% to 10.7%; p=0.68) in the direction of treatment benefit. We found no differences in secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION There was no difference in decline in FVC % predicted with use of twice-daily LVR for boys with DMD and relatively normal lung function. The burden associated with routine LVR may outweigh the benefit. Benefits of LVR to maintain lung health in boys with worse baseline lung function still need to be clarified. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01999075.
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- Sherri L Katz
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .,CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Pediatric and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Epidemiology and Clinical Neurological Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, London Health Sciences Centre Children's Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada
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- CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Respirology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Disease, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Respirology, Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Respirology, Department of Pediatrics, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, London, London, UK.,Critical Care Directorate and Lane Fox Respiratory Unit, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.,Department of Respiratory Care, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,CANVent Respiratory Rehabilitation Services, Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Barnard AM, Lott DJ, Batra A, Triplett WT, Willcocks RJ, Forbes SC, Rooney WD, Daniels MJ, Smith BK, Vandenborne K, Walter GA. Characterizing Expiratory Respiratory Muscle Degeneration in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using MRI. Chest 2022; 161:753-763. [PMID: 34536384 PMCID: PMC9160975 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.08.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Expiratory muscle weakness and impaired airway clearance are early signs of respiratory dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a degenerative muscle disorder in which muscle cells are damaged and replaced by fibrofatty tissue. Little is known about expiratory muscle pathology and its relationship to cough and airway clearance capacity; however, the level of muscle replacement by fat can be estimated using MRI and expressed as a fat fraction (FF). RESEARCH QUESTION How does abdominal expiratory muscle fatty infiltration change over time in DMD and relate to clinical expiratory function? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Individuals with DMD underwent longitudinal MRI of the abdomen to determine FF in the internal oblique, external oblique, and rectus abdominis expiratory muscles. FF data were used to estimate a model of expiratory muscle degeneration by using nonlinear mixed effects and a cumulative distribution function. FVC, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, and peak cough flow were collected as clinical correlates to MRI. RESULTS Forty individuals with DMD (aged 6-18 years at baseline) participated in up to five visits over 36 months. Modeling estimated the internal oblique progresses most quickly and reached 50% replacement by fat at a mean patient age of 13.0 years (external oblique, 14.0 years; rectus abdominis, 16.2 years). Corticosteroid-untreated individuals (n = 4) reached 50% muscle replacement by fat 3 to 4 years prior to treated individuals. Individuals with mild clinical dystrophic phenotypes (n = 3) reached 50% muscle replacement by fat 4 to 5 years later than corticosteroid-treated individuals. Internal and external oblique FFs near 50% were associated with maximal expiratory pressures < 60 cm H2O and peak cough flows < 270 L/min. INTERPRETATION These data improve understanding of the early phase of respiratory compromise in DMD, which typically presents as airway clearance dysfunction prior to the onset of hypoventilation, and links expiratory muscle fatty infiltration to pulmonary function measures.
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- Alison M Barnard
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
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Gartman EJ, McCool FD. Pulmonary function testing in neuromuscular disease. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2022; 189:3-13. [PMID: 36031311 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91532-8.00007-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Neuromuscular disorders frequently compromize pulmonary function and effective ventilation, and a thorough respiratory evaluation often can assist in diagnosis, risk assessment, and prognostication. Since many of these disorders can be progressive, serial assessments may be necessary to best define a trajectory of impairment or improvement with therapy. Patients with neuromuscular diseases may have few respiratory symptoms and limited signs of skeletal muscle weakness, but can have significant respiratory muscle weakness. A single testing modality may fail to elucidate true respiratory compromise, and often a combination of tests is recommended to fully evaluate these patients. Common tests performed in this population include measurement of flow rates, lung volumes, maximal pressures, and airways resistance. This review covers the major respiratory testing modalities available in the evaluation of these patients, emphasizing both the benefits and shortcomings of each approach. The majority of parameters are available in a standard pulmonary laboratory (flows, volumes, static pressures), although referral to a specialized center may be necessary to conclusively evaluate a given patient.
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- Eric J Gartman
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.
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Pennati F, LoMauro A, D’Angelo MG, Aliverti A. Non-Invasive Respiratory Assessment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: From Clinical Research to Outcome Measures. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11090947. [PMID: 34575096 PMCID: PMC8468718 DOI: 10.3390/life11090947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Ventilatory failure, due to the progressive wasting of respiratory muscles, is the main cause of death in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Reliable measures of lung function and respiratory muscle action are important to monitor disease progression, to identify early signs of ventilatory insufficiency and to plan individual respiratory management. Moreover, the current development of novel gene-modifying and pharmacological therapies highlighted the urgent need of respiratory outcomes to quantify the effects of these therapies. Pulmonary function tests represent the standard of care for lung function evaluation in DMD, but provide a global evaluation of respiratory involvement, which results from the interaction between different respiratory muscles. Currently, research studies have focused on finding novel outcome measures able to describe the behavior of individual respiratory muscles. This review overviews the measures currently identified in clinical research to follow the progressive respiratory decline in patients with DMD, from a global assessment to an individual structure–function muscle characterization. We aim to discuss their strengths and limitations, in relation to their current development and suitability as outcome measures for use in a clinical setting and as in upcoming drug trials in DMD.
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- Francesca Pennati
- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.L.); (A.A.)
- Correspondence:
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.L.); (A.A.)
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- Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy; (A.L.); (A.A.)
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Rutka M, Adamczyk WM, Linek P. Effects of Physical Therapist Intervention on Pulmonary Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther 2021; 101:6275368. [PMID: 33989407 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of physical therapy on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS A search of 10 databases was conducted for this systematic review. Initially, there were no language, study design, or time frame restrictions. All studies assessing the effect of physical therapy on the respiratory system in children with CP were included. Two reviewers independently extracted and documented data. The data extracted included description of the intervention (duration, therapeutic method) and study results (change of spirometric parameters, respiratory muscle strength). The effects of physical therapist treatment were calculated using software. RESULTS A total of 269 children aged 5 to 18 years from 10 studies were included. The included studies consisted of 5 different therapeutic methods (inspiratory muscle training [IMT], aerobic training, swimming, respiratory exercise, exercise with elastic bands). Physical therapist intervention led to a significant increase in the maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) (I2 = 0%), peak expiratory flow (I2 = 0%), and maximum oxygen consumption (I2 = 37%). A separate analysis of the most frequently used therapy (IMT) showed a positive effect on MEP (I2 = 0%) and maximal inspiratory pressure (I2 = 35%). CONCLUSION Various forms of physical therapy have potential to demonstrate a positive effect on maximal inspiratory pressure, MEP, and peak expiratory flow in children with CP. There is no possibility to recommend the best method and duration of the physical therapy; however, it can be suggested that physical therapy should be applied for at least 4 weeks and include IMT. IMPACT CP is one of the most common causes of physical disabilities in children, and pulmonary dysfunction is the leading cause of death in people with CP. Thus, it is warranted to seek different approaches that may improve pulmonary function in people with CP. This review has shown that various forms of physical therapy have potential to improve the pulmonary function of children with CP.
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- Magdalena Rutka
- Musculoskeletal Elastography and Ultrasonography Laboratory, Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
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- Laboratory of Pain Research, Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland.,Department of Physiotherapy, Institute of Health Sciences, Pain and Exercise, Research Luebeck (P.E.R.L.), University of Luebeck, Luebeck,Germany
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- Musculoskeletal Elastography and Ultrasonography Laboratory, Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland
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Naughton PE, Sheers N, Berlowitz DJ, Howard ME, McKim DA, Katz SL. Objective measurement of lung volume recruitment therapy: laboratory and clinical validation. BMJ Open Respir Res 2021; 8:8/1/e000918. [PMID: 34326156 PMCID: PMC8323364 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-000918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Lung volume recruitment manoeuvres are often prescribed to maintain respiratory health in neuromuscular disease. Unfortunately, no current system accurately records delivered dose. This study determined the performance characteristics of a novel, objective, manual lung volume recruitment bag counter (‘the counter’) with bench and healthy volunteer testing, as well as in individuals with neuromuscular disease. We undertook (1) bench test determination of activation threshold, (2) bench and healthy volunteer fidelity testing during simulated patient interface leak and different pressure compressions and (3) comparisons with self-report in individuals with neuromuscular disease. The data are reported as summary statistics, compression counts, percentage of recorded versus delivered compressions and concordance (Cohen’s kappa (K) and absolute agreement).
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- Phoebe E Naughton
- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia .,Physiotherapy, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Respiratory Medicine, Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.,Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Davidson ZE, Bray P, Rose K, Rodrigues MJ, Corben L, North KN, Ryan MM, Burns J. Development of clinical practice guidelines for allied health and nursing assessment and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:5450-5467. [PMID: 34165385 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1936221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To provide evidence-based guidance specific to allied health and nursing practice for the assessment and management of individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen key focus areas were identified in consultation with health professionals and consumer advocacy groups. A series of systematic literature reviews were conducted to identify assessment and management strategies for each key focus area. A consensus process using modified Delphi methodology, including an Australia-New Zealand expert consensus meeting, was conducted. Recommendations underwent consultative review with key groups before being finalised and prepared for dissemination. RESULTS This clinical practice guideline (CPG) generated 19 evidence-based recommendations, 117 consensus-based recommendations and five research recommendations across the 13 focus areas to inform allied health assessment and management of individuals with DMD. CONCLUSIONS The resulting recommendations can be used in conjunction with existing medical CPGs to improve, standardise and advocate for allied health and rehabilitation care in DMD. The process used here may be useful for the development of CPGs in other rare diseases.Implications for rehabilitationImplementation-ready evidence-based statements to guide clinical care of individuals with DMD are provided with the potential to improve participation, function in the community and quality of life.A model for developing best practice statements for other rare neurological diseases is described.Allied health and nursing health professionals should focus research efforts to generate quality evidence to support rehabilitation practice.
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- Z E Davidson
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Neurology Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, Australia.,ATOM International Pty Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand, Auckland, New Zealand.,Department of Neurology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Bruce Lefroy Centre for Genetic Health Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.,School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Australia.,Neurology Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Australia.,Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Rodríguez-Núñez I, Torres G, Luarte-Martinez S, Manterola C, Zenteno D. RESPIRATORY MUSCLE IMPAIRMENT EVALUATED WITH MEP/MIP RATIO IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 39:e2019414. [PMID: 33331560 PMCID: PMC7747779 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2021/39/2019414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the strength of respiratory muscles and to compare maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressure and MEP/MIP ratio between patients with chronic respiratory diseases and healthy individuals. METHODS Case-control study. Individuals with neuromuscular disease and post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans were considered. In addition, they were also matched according to anthropometric and demographic characteristics with healthy children and adolescents. MIP, MEP in the three groups, and pulmonary function only in patients with chronic respiratory diseases were recorded. RESULTS A total of 52 subjects with CRD (25 with neuromuscular disease, and 27 with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans) and 85 healthy individuals were included, with an average age of 11.3±2.1 years. Patients with neuromuscular disease and post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans presented lower MIP and MEP when compared with healthy individuals, although MEP/MIP ratio was lower in patients with neuromuscular disease (0.87±0.3) and higher in patients with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (1.1±0.3) compared to the healthy group (0.97±0.2). Only in patients with neuromuscular disease a negative correlation was observed between MEP/MIP ratio and age (r=-0.50; p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS Differences in the pattern of muscular weakness between patients with chronic respiratory diseases were observed. In patients with neuromuscular disease, a decrease in the MEP/MIP ratio depending on MIP was verified; and in those patients with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans, an increase in the MEP/MIP ratio depending on MIP was also observed.
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- Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, Concepción, Chile
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Lee JW, Oh HJ, Choi WA, Kim DJ, Kang SW. Relationship between Eating and Digestive Symptoms and Respiratory Function in Advanced Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients. J Neuromuscul Dis 2020; 7:101-107. [PMID: 31903995 PMCID: PMC7175944 DOI: 10.3233/jnd-190435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients can have various issues that affect their quality of life, including eating and digestive conditions. Objective: We sought to identify the relationship between respiratory function and various eating and digestion related symptoms in patients with advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Methods: Eating and digestive symptoms, including loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, swallowing difficulty, mastication difficulty, early satiety, and aspiration, were evaluated among patients with advanced DMD who were nonambulatory and required noninvasive mechanical ventilatory support. In addition, various respiratory function parameters were measured, including forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal insufflation capacity (MIC), peak cough flow (PCF), assisted PCF (APCF), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP). We then analyzed the relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and respiratory function parameters. Results: A total of 180 patients (age, 22.3±5.0 years) were included in the analysis. Loss of appetite and early satiety showed no correlation with any of the respiratory function parameters. Constipation was correlated with MEP; swallowing difficulty was correlated with MIC, APCF, MIP and MEP; and mastication difficulty was correlated with FVC, PCF, APCF, MIP, and MEP. Notably, age did not correlate with any gastrointestinal symptoms. Conclusions: Eating and digestive symptoms are more closely correlated with respiratory function than with age in patients with DMD. We think this correlation is mainly caused by the skeletal muscle strength, which is major determinant of both digestive and respiratory function.
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- Jang Woo Lee
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.,Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, SRC Rehabilitation Hospital, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Yonsei University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Comprehensive Respiratory Muscle Training Improves Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Acute Stroke Patients. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2020; 41:166-171. [PMID: 33027217 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of respiratory muscle training (RMT) on pulmonary function, respiratory complications, and stroke-related disabilities in patients with acute stroke. METHODS One hundred twenty-two subjects with stroke admitted to the stroke rehabilitation center of Inje Hospital between August 2016 and May 2018 were recruited. After the initial exclusion, the remaining patients were assigned to the RMT group (36 patients) or the standard rehabilitation (SR) group (28 patients who did not undergo RMT). A total of 44 patients completed the study, with 22 patients in each group. The RMT program consisted of air-stacking exercise, manually assisted coughing, inspiratory and expiratory muscle strengthening, cough exercises, and respiratory reeducation. Pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength were evaluated before commencement and after 1 mo of RMT. The Functional Ambulation Category score, Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index, Shoulder Abduction and Finger Extension score, and handgrip power were assessed. The incidence of pneumonia was also evaluated. RESULTS Both pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength significantly improved in both groups. However, differences (%) in the RMT group was greater for all parameters of pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength. Respiratory complications at 1 yr were significantly lower in the RMT group (P = .016). CONCLUSION Four weeks of comprehensive RMT in patients with acute stroke resulted in significantly greater improvements in both pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength than SR. Therefore, RMT has the potential to reduce post-stroke respiratory complications.
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Wonkam‐Tingang E, Nguefack S, Esterhuizen AI, Chelo D, Wonkam A. DMD-related muscular dystrophy in Cameroon: Clinical and genetic profiles. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2020; 8:e1362. [PMID: 32543101 PMCID: PMC7434738 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.1362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Most of the previous studies on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) were conducted in Caucasian, Asian, and Arab populations. Therefore, little is known about the features of this disease in Africans. In this study, we aimed to determine the clinical characteristics of DMD, and the common mutations associated with this condition in a group of Cameroonian patients. METHODS We recruited DMD patients and performed a general physical examination on each of them. Multiplex ligand-dependant probe amplification was carried out to investigate exon deletions and duplications in the DMD gene (OMIM: 300377) of patients and their mothers. RESULTS A total of 17 male patients from 14 families were recruited, aged 14 ± 5.1 (8-23) years. The mean age at onset of symptoms was 4.6 ± 1.5 years, and the mean age at diagnosis was 12.1 ± 5.2 years. Proximal muscle weakness was noted in all patients and calf hypertrophy in the large majority of them (88.2%; 15/17). Flexion contractures were particularly frequent on the ankle (85.7%; 12/14). Wasting of shoulder girdle and thigh muscles was present in 50% (6/12) and 46.2% (6/13) of patients, respectively. No patient presented with hearing impairment. Deletions in DMD gene (OMIM: 300377) occurred in 45.5% of patients (5/11), while duplications were observed in 27.3% (3/11). Both mutation types were clustered between exons 45 and 50, and the proportion of de novo mutation was estimated at 18.2% (2/11). CONCLUSION Despite the first symptoms of DMD occurring in infancy, the diagnosis is frequently made later in adolescence, indicating an underestimation of the number of cases of DMD in Cameroon. Future screening of deletions and duplications in patients from Cameroon should focus on the distal part of the gene.
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- Edmond Wonkam‐Tingang
- Division of Human GeneticsDepartment of PathologyUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
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- Department of PaediatricsFaculty of Medicine and Biomedical SciencesUniversity of Yaoundé IYaoundéCameroon
- Paediatrics UnitDivision of Paediatric NeurologyGynaeco‐Obstetric and Paediatric HospitalYaoundéCameroon
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- Division of Human GeneticsDepartment of PathologyUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
- National Health Laboratory ServiceGroote Schuur HospitalCape TownSouth Africa
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- Department of PaediatricsFaculty of Medicine and Biomedical SciencesUniversity of Yaoundé IYaoundéCameroon
- Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Mother and Child HospitalYaoundéCameroon
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- Division of Human GeneticsDepartment of PathologyUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
- Department of MedicineUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
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Lee JW, Cho HE, Kang SW, Choi WA, Suh MR, Kim B. Correlation of Bone Mineral Density with Pulmonary Function in Advanced Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. PM R 2020; 13:166-170. [PMID: 32306557 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND A relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and physical function has been revealed in the general population and various diseases. However, there is a lack of research investigating the correlation between BMD and respiratory function, one of few measurable physical parameters in patients with advanced Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). OBJECTIVE To determine whether pulmonary function parameters, including respiratory muscle strength, are related to BMD. DESIGN Retrospective observational study. SETTING A tertiary university hospital. PATIENTS DMD patients who were over 20 years of age, nonambulatory, and supported by mechanical ventilators. METHODS The patients' age, weight, and pulmonary function as well as the BMD of the first and the fourth lumbar vertebra were assessed. Pulmonary function includes forced vital capacity (FVC), unassisted and assisted peak cough flow (UPCF and APCF), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), and maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A bivariate correlation for BMD and other pulmonary parameters was calculated, and hierarchical regression analysis was used to determine predictors of spine Z-score. RESULTS It was observed that the decrease in the spine BMD was not significantly correlated with age. However, the body mass index (BMI) and all parameters of pulmonary function were correlated with BMD. Partial correlation analysis adjusted by BMI showed that UPCF and APCF were powerful predictors of spine BMD. CONCLUSIONS The BMD of the lumbar spine correlated with BMI and PCF in patients with DMD at an advanced stage.
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- Jang Woo Lee
- Department of Medicine, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHA University, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Rehabilitation Institute of Neuromuscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea
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Camela F, Gallucci M, Ricci G. Cough and airway clearance in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Paediatr Respir Rev 2019; 31:35-39. [PMID: 30553655 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2018.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 08/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), develop a respiratory muscle weakness that results in weakened cough, airway clearance impairment and over time respiratory failure and death. Assessment of cough effectiveness through vital capacity, peak cough flow and maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures has been used to identify the optimal timing of cough augmentation techniques initiation. The choice of therapies depends on physician knowledge, and patient/care giver abilities. The purpose of this review is to clarify mechanisms of action, benefits and disadvantages of available techniques, such as manual cough-assisting manoeuvres, glossopharyngeal breathing, air stacking by resuscitator bag or by volume-cycle ventilator, and mechanical insufflator-exsufflator. Mechanisms of mucus mobilization, like intrapulmonary percussive ventilation, may have a therapeutic role in the case of persistent atelectasis. It is also crucial to recognize the initial phase of an acute respiratory exacerbation, increase the use of these techniques which may reduce morbidity and mortality.
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- F Camela
- Department of Pediatrics, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 11, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 11, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 11, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
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Macedo FS, Rocha AF, Miosso CJ, Mateus SRM. Use of electromyographic signals for characterization of voluntary coughing in humans with and without spinal cord injury—A systematic review. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 24:e1761. [DOI: 10.1002/pri.1761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 09/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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- Felipe Soares Macedo
- Graduate Program on Medical SciencesUniversity of Brasília Brasília Brazil
- Graduate Program on Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Brasília Brasília Brazil
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- Graduate Program on Medical SciencesUniversity of Brasília Brasília Brazil
- Graduate Program on Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of Brasília Brasília Brazil
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Neuromuscular and chest wall disorders frequently compromise pulmonary function, and thorough respiratory evaluation often can assist in diagnosis, risk assessment, and prognosis. Because many of these disorders can be progressive, serial assessments are necessary to best define a trajectory of impairment (or improvement with therapy). This article covers the major respiratory testing modalities available in the evaluation of these patients, emphasizing both the benefits and shortcomings of each approach. Most parameters are available in a standard pulmonary laboratory (flows, volumes, static pressures), although referral to a specialized center may be necessary to conclusively evaluate a given patient.
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- Eric J Gartman
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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Kamikawa N, Hamada H, Sekikawa K, Yamamoto H, Fujika Y, Kajiwara T, Aizawa F, Otoyama I. Posture and firmness changes in a pressure-relieving air mattress affect cough strength in elderly people with dysphagia. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0208895. [PMID: 30533019 PMCID: PMC6289577 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Dysphagia is the major pathophysiologic mechanism leading to aspiration pneumonia in the elderly. Elderly people with dysphagia who show low levels of the cough peak flow (CPF) are at greater risk for aspiration pneumonia. It has been reported that CPF values were significantly lower in the “soft” versus “hard” mode of a pressure-relieving air mattress in healthy volunteers in a supine position. Parameters such as spinal curvature, however, were not evaluated in detail. In this study, we clarified whether the changes in posture associated with two different firmness levels of a pressure-relieving air mattress were associated with cough production and related factors in the elderly with dysphagia. The body sinking distance, pelvic tilt angle, and immersion of the lumbar spine were measured to evaluate changes in posture. Forty subjects met the study criteria for dysphagia. The “soft” mode showed significantly lower CPF values than the “hard” mode (soft 274.9 ± 107.2 L/min vs. hard 325.0 ± 99.5 L/min, MD 50.0 95%CI 33.1–66.9 P < 0.001). Values of forced vital capacity (FVC) and maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax) were significantly lower in the “soft” mode than in the “hard” mode (MD 0.10 95%CI 0.04–0.17, P = 0.002, MD 3.2 95%CI 0.9–5.5, P = 0.007, respectively). Although there was no significant difference between the two firmness levels, maximal expiratory pressure (PEmax) values also tended to be lower in the “soft” than in the “hard” mode, (MD 2.9 95%CI -0.6–6.3 P = 0.1). At both firmness levels, CPF values were significantly correlated with FVC, PImax, and PEmax. The difference in sinking distance in the anterior superior iliac spine was significantly larger than that in the lesser tubercle of the humerus and patella. Additionally, in the soft mode, the pelvic tilt angle and contact area around the lumbar spine were significantly larger than those observed in the “hard” mode. Parameters associated with the production of cough, including inspiratory muscle strength, lung volume, and ultimately CPF, may be affected by immersion of the lumbar spine and curvature of the spine that results from the “soft” mode in elderly patients with dysphagia.
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- Norimichi Kamikawa
- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hiroshima Cosmopolitan University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Assessment of diaphragmatic thickness by ultrasonography in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0200582. [PMID: 30048455 PMCID: PMC6061983 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction In Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) the assessment of diaphragmatic function is crucial because respiratory muscle weakness can cause respiratory failure. We aimed to noninvasively assess diaphragmatic function in DMD by measuring diaphragmatic thickness by ultrasonography, under the hypothesis that the progressive decrease of lung function is related to alterations of diaphragmatic thickness. Methods Forty-four DMD patients and thirteen healthy controls were enrolled and subdivided into three age groups. Diaphragmatic thickness was measured during quiet breathing, inspiratory capacity, maximal inspiratory pressure and expiratory pressure maneuvers. Results In DMD, absolute values of diaphragmatic thickness were significantly lower than in controls in the majority of the manoeuvers and diaphragmatic thickness significantly decreased with age at end-expiration, remaining constant at end-inspiration and during maximal inspiratory pressure maneuvers. Comparing to controls, absolute values of diaphragmatic thickness and diaphragmatic thickness variations were significantly lower (p<0.001), with the exception of quiet breathing and maximal expiratory pressure maneuvers in the youngest DMD. During maximal inspiratory pressure maneuver, variation of diaphragmatic thickness was not significantly different in the all groups, nevertheless maximal inspiratory pressure decreases with age. Conclusions The diaphragm is prone to pseudo-hypertrophy in the youngest DMD, and to progressive atrophy in middle-age and oldest DMD. Diaphragm impairment could be expressed as a dissociation between muscle drive and muscle developed force. Ultrasonography could be used as a noninvasive method to assess progressive diaphragmatic weakness.
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Nascimento JP, Perossi L, Holtz M, Baddini-Martinez JA, De Souza HCD, Gastaldi AC. Peak expiratory flow in obese subjects in different positions. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 35:956-963. [PMID: 29659309 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1461286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Objective: To analyze the peak expiratory flow (PEF) in obese subjects in standing (ST), seated (SE), supine (SU), prone (PR), and right and left lateral decubitus (RL and LL) positions. Methods: 36 obese volunteers, aged between 18 and 54 years, and nonsmokers, were evaluated by anthropometric data; spirometry; international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ); and PEF in ST, SE, SU, PR, RL, and LL positions, randomly. Results: The mean age was 27.3 ± 7.4 years and BMI of 38.7 ± 3.2 kg/m2; IPAQ results: active (50%), irregularly active (25%), very active (16.7%), and sedentary (08.3%); spirometry results: FVC = 100.33%, FEV1 = 92.83%, FEV1/FVC ratio = 0.95, FEF25-75% = 85.55%. The PEF (L/min) were within the normal range and there was no difference between the ST and SE (428.6 ± 100.9 and 430.0 ± 100.1). Comparing ST and SE to the other positions, in absolute and percent of predicted values (L/min and %), there was a decrease in the SU (85.4 ± 14.9), PR (401.1 ± 92.4 and 84.1 ± 14.4), RL (398.6 ± 94.7 and 83.3 ± 14.9) (p < 0.05), and there was no difference to SU (409.4 ± 102.8) and LL (410.3 ± 93.9 and 85.8 ± 14.5). Conclusion: The PEF of healthy obese are similar in the standing and seated positions. The PEF decreases in the lying positions, except for the LL, that could be used as an alternative for measurements.
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- Jéssica Perossi Nascimento
- a Physiotherapy course, Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) , University of São Paulo (USP) , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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- a Physiotherapy course, Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) , University of São Paulo (USP) , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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- a Physiotherapy course, Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) , University of São Paulo (USP) , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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- b Medical Clinic Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) , University of São Paulo (USP) , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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- a Physiotherapy course, Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) , University of São Paulo (USP) , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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- a Physiotherapy course, Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP) , University of São Paulo (USP) , Ribeirão Preto , SP , Brazil
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Bang TS, Choi WH, Kim SH, Lee JS, Kim SY, Shin MJ, Shin YB. Analysis of Pulmonary Function Test in Korean Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Comparison of Foreign and Korean Reference Data. Ann Rehabil Med 2016; 40:851-861. [PMID: 27847715 PMCID: PMC5108712 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2016.40.5.851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the abnormal pulmonary function value in Korean Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients, we performed a comparative analysis of the patients' pulmonary function value expressed as % of the overseas reference data and Korean healthy children and adolescent reference data. Methods We performed pulmonary function test (PFT) in a total of 27 DMD patients. We compared the patients' FVC% and FEV1% of the overseas reference data with those of the Korean children and adolescent reference data. Also, we compared the patients' MIP% and MEP% of the prediction equation data with those of the Korean children and adolescent reference data. Results Age of the subjects ranged from 8 to 16 years (12.03±2.27 years). The mean maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and peak cough flow (PCF) were 36.93±9.5 cmH2O, 45.79±17.46 cmH2O, 1.4±0.43 L, 1.45±0.45 L, 1.40±0.41 L, and 206.25±61.21 L/min, respectively. The MIP%, MEP%, and FVC% of the Korean children and adolescent reference data showed statistically significant higher values than those of the prediction equation data. Conclusion We observed a clear numeric difference between Korean DMD patients' pulmonary function value expressed as % of the overseas data and inland data. To perform a precise assessment of respiratory function and to determine appropriate respiratory therapy, pulmonary function values of Korean DMD patients should be interpreted taking into account the inland normal pulmonary function test data.
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- Tae Sik Bang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.; Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Kamikawa N, Taito S, Takahashi M, Sekikawa K, Hamada H. Effect of Different Levels of Pressure Relieving Air-Mattress Firmness on Cough Strength. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0146714. [PMID: 26741497 PMCID: PMC4704731 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cough is an important host-defense mechanism. The elderly and patients who are severely ill cannot cough effectively when lying in the supine position. Furthermore, pressure relieving air-mattresses are recommended for preventing the development of pressure ulcers. In this study, we clarified whether or not the cough peak flow (CPF), an index of cough strength, is affected by different firmness levels of a pressure relieving air-mattress in healthy volunteers in the supine position. Fifty-two healthy young men participated. All the measurements were carried out on each participant in the supine position on a pressure relieving air-mattress. The participants were assessed at two firmness levels, a "hard" and "soft" mode. The CPF, forced vital capacity (FVC), maximal expiratory pressure (PEmax), and maximal inspiratory pressure (PImax) were determined for each mode. The sinking distance of the body into the mattress was measured without any activity and the difference between the sinking distances of the two firmness levels was determined. The CPF, FVC, PEmax, and PImax were determined for each mode. The sinking distance of the body into the mattress was measured and the difference between the sinking distances of the two firmness levels was determined. The CPF, FVC, PEmax and PImax values of the participants coughing on the mattress were significantly lower when the mattress was in "soft" than in "hard" mode. The differences between the sinking distances of the mattress in "soft" and "hard" modes were larger for the anterior superior iliac spine. A harder mattress may lead to increased CPF in healthy young men lying in the supine position, and increased CPF may be important for host defense.
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- Norimichi Kamikawa
- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
- Hiroshima College of Rehabilitation, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Support, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Physical Analysis and Therapeutic Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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LoMauro A, D'Angelo MG, Aliverti A. Assessment and management of respiratory function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: current and emerging options. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2015; 11:1475-88. [PMID: 26451113 PMCID: PMC4592047 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s55889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked myopathy resulting in progressive weakness and wasting of all the striated muscles including the respiratory muscles. The consequences are loss of ambulation before teen ages, cardiac involvement and breathing difficulties, the main cause of death. A cure for DMD is not currently available. In the last decades the survival of patients with DMD has improved because the natural history of the disease can be changed thanks to a more comprehensive therapeutic approach. This comprises interventions targeted to the manifestations and complications of the disease, particularly in the respiratory care. These include: 1) pharmacological intervention, namely corticosteroids and idebenone that significantly reduce the decline of spirometric parameters; 2) rehabilitative intervention, namely lung volume recruitment techniques that help prevent atelectasis and slows the rate of decline of pulmonary function; 3) scoliosis treatment, namely steroid therapy that is used to reduce muscle inflammation/degeneration and prolong ambulation in order to delay the onset of scoliosis, being an additional contribution to the restrictive lung pattern; 4) cough assisted devices that improve airway clearance thus reducing the risk of pulmonary infections; and 5) non-invasive mechanical ventilation that is essential to treat nocturnal hypoventilation, sleep disordered breathing, and ultimately respiratory failure. Without any intervention death occurs within the first 2 decades, however, thanks to this multidisciplinary therapeutic approach life expectancy of a newborn with DMD nowadays can be significantly prolonged up to his fourth decade. This review is aimed at providing state-of-the-art methods and techniques for the assessment and management of respiratory function in DMD patients.
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- Antonella LoMauro
- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Vilozni D, Lavie M, Sarouk I, Levi Y, Alcaneses Ofek MR, Efrati O. Cough ability measurements and recurrent respiratory symptoms in individuals with Ataxia Telangiectasia. J Asthma 2015; 53:37-42. [PMID: 26364772 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2015.1032304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T) individuals often present with respiratory muscle weakness, causing recurrent respiratory system infections, asthma-like symptoms, and chronic cough life-threatening events. The cough flow volume maneuver may reveal powerless airflow needed for efficient cough. The study aims to explore cough ability in relation to the flow/volume maneuver. METHODS Data collected retrospectively from clinical charts of 35 A-T patients (age 12.7 ± 4.9 years) included forced expiratory and cough flow/volume maneuvers performed on the same day. Analysis compared among the maneuvers matching indices, numbers of cough-spikes, flow rate decay, and the reference data of similar ages. Adjusted to age, BMI, and number of hospitalizations prior to the tests, values were correlated with the cough indices. RESULTS Cough peak-flow (C-PF) was propagated within 90 ± 20 ms compared with peak expiratory flow (PEF > 200 ms). C-PF measured values were higher than expiratory peak-flow measured values (3.27 ± 1.53 L/s versus 3.02 ± 1.52 L/s, respectively, but C-PF (%predicted) values were significantly lower than expiratory peak-flow (%predicted) (46 ± 15 versus 68 ± 20 %predicted, respectively, p < 0.002). The number of spikes/maneuver was low when compared with reference (2.0 ± 0.8 versus 6-12 spikes) and cough vital-capacity was lower than expiratory vital capacity (0.95 ± 0.43 versus 1.03 ± 0.47; p < 0.01). Inefficient C-PF was more prevalent in patients suffering from recurrent respiratory illness. The length of wheelchair confinement duration mostly influenced the C-VC level. CONCLUSIONS The cough flow-volume curve can be applied as a method to follow cough ability in patients with A-T who showed a significantly reduced cough capacity. Further studies are needed to establish if the findings may aid decisions regarding cough assistance.
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- Daphna Vilozni
- a The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center , Ramat-Gan , Israel
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- a The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center , Ramat-Gan , Israel
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- a The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center , Ramat-Gan , Israel
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- a The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center , Ramat-Gan , Israel
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- a The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center , Ramat-Gan , Israel
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- a The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel, Pediatric Pulmonary Unit, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center , Ramat-Gan , Israel
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Núñez IR, Araos DZ, Delgado CM. Effects of home-based respiratory muscle training in children and adolescents with chronic lung disease. J Bras Pneumol 2015; 40:626-33. [PMID: 25610503 PMCID: PMC4301247 DOI: 10.1590/s1806-37132014000600006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Respiratory muscle weakness is a functional repercussion of chronic lung disease (CLD). The objective of this study was to assess the effects of home-based respiratory muscle training (RMT) in children and adolescents with CLD or neuromuscular disease (NMD). METHODS This was a quasi-experimental study involving children and adolescents with CLD or NMD. Before and after 6 months of home-based RMT, we measured respiratory muscle strength (MIP and MEP), PEF, and peak cough flow (PCF). We made statistical comparisons between the pre-RMT and post-RMT values, as well as evaluating the correlation between the duration and effect of RMT. RESULTS The study included 29 patients, with a mean age of 12 years (range, 5-17 years), of whom 18 (62.1%) were male. The CLD group comprised 11 patients (37.9%), and the NMD group comprised 18 (62.1%). The mean duration of the RMT was 60 weeks (range, 46-90 weeks) in the CLD group and 39 weeks (range, 24-89 weeks) in the NMD group. In comparison with the pre-RMT values, the post-RMT values for MIP and MEP were significantly higher in both groups, whereas those for PEF and PCF were significantly higher only in the NMD group. We found no correlation between the duration and the effect of RMT. CONCLUSIONS Home-based RMT appears to be an effective strategy for increasing respiratory muscle strength in children and adolescents with CLD or NMD, although it increased the ability to cough effectively only in those with NMD.
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- Iván Rodríguez Núñez
- San Sebastian University, Faculty of Health Science, Center of Molecular Medicine, Concepción, Chile. Center of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, San Sebastian University. Concepción. Chile
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- Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Concepción, Chile. Department of Pediatrics, Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, Concepción, Chile
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- Autonomous University, Center for Biomedical Research, Temuco, Chile. Center for Biomedical Research, Autonomous University, Temuco, Chile
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Connolly AM, Malkus EC, Mendell JR, Flanigan KM, Miller JP, Schierbecker JR, Siener CA, Golumbek PT, Zaidman CM, Mcdonald CM, Johnson L, Nicorici A, Karachunski PI, Day JW, Kelecic JM, Lowes LP, Alfano LN, Darras BT, Kang PB, Quigley J, Pasternak AE, Florence JM. Outcome reliability in non-ambulatory boys/men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Muscle Nerve 2015; 51:522-32. [PMID: 25056178 DOI: 10.1002/mus.24346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Therapeutic trials in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) often exclude non-ambulatory individuals. Here we establish optimal and reliable assessments in a multicenter trial. METHODS Non-ambulatory boys/men with DMD (N = 91; 16.7 ± 4.5 years of age) were assessed by trained clinical evaluators. Feasibility (percentage completing task) and reliability [intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) between morning and afternoon tests] were measured. RESULTS Forced vital capacity (FVC), assessed in all subjects, showed a mean of 47.8 ± 22% predicted (ICC 0.98). Brooke Upper Extremity Functional Rating (Brooke) and Egen Klassifikation (EK) scales in 100% of subjects showed ICCs ranging from 0.93 to 0.99. Manual muscle testing, range of motion, 9-hole peg test, and Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT) demonstrated varied feasibility (99% to 70%), with ICCs ranging from 0.99 to 0.64. We found beneficial effects of different forms of corticosteroids for the Brooke scale, percent predicted FVC, and hand and finger strength. CONCLUSIONS Reliable assessment of non-ambulatory boys/men with DMD is possible. Clinical trials will have to consider corticosteroid use.
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- Anne M Connolly
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Morino A, Shida M, Tanaka M, Sato K, Seko T, Ito S, Ogawa S, Takahashi N. Test-retest reliability of expiratory abdominal compression with a handheld dynamometer in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation. J Phys Ther Sci 2015; 27:2163-5. [PMID: 26311946 PMCID: PMC4540841 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.27.2163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The present study aimed to examine the test-retest reliability of expiratory
abdominal compression with a handheld dynamometer in patients with prolonged mechanical
ventilation. [Subjects and Methods] We recruited 18 patients with prolonged mechanical
ventilation. All patients had impaired consciousness. The mode of the ventilator was
synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation. The abdomen above the navel was
vertically compressed using a handheld dynamometer in synchronization with expiration.
Expiratory abdominal compression was performed two times. We measured the tidal volume
during expiratory abdominal compression. There was an interval of 5 minutes between the
first and second measurements. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman
analysis were performed to examine the test-retest reliability of expiratory abdominal
compression with a handheld dynamometer. [Results] The test-retest reliability of
expiratory abdominal compression was excellent (ICC(1, 1): 0.987). Bland-Altman analysis
showed that there was no fixed bias and no proportional bias. [Conclusion] The findings of
this study suggest that expiratory abdominal compression with a handheld dynamometer is
reliable and useful for patients with respiratory failure and prolonged mechanical
ventilation.
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- Akira Morino
- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Hokkaido Chitose Institute of Rehabilitation Technology: 10 Satomi 2-chome, Chitose 066-0055, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Japan
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Winfield NR, Barker NJ, Turner ER, Quin GL. Non-pharmaceutical management of respiratory morbidity in children with severe global developmental delay. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014; 2014:CD010382. [PMID: 25326792 PMCID: PMC6435315 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010382.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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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BACKGROUND Children with severe global developmental delay (SGDD) have significant intellectual disability and severe motor impairment; they are extremely limited in their functional movement and are dependent upon others for all activities of daily living. SGDD does not directly cause lung dysfunction, but the combination of immobility, weakness, skeletal deformity and parenchymal damage from aspiration can lead to significant prevalence of respiratory illness. Respiratory pathology is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for children with SGDD; it can result in frequent hospital admissions and impacts upon quality of life. Although many treatment approaches are available, there currently exists no comprehensive review of the literature to inform best practice. A broad range of treatment options exist; to focus the scope of this review and allow in-depth analysis, we have excluded pharmaceutical interventions. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of non-pharmaceutical treatment modalities for the management of respiratory morbidity in children with severe global developmental delay. SEARCH METHODS We conducted comprehensive searches of the following databases from inception to November 2013: the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED) and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). We searched the Web of Science and clinical trials registries for grey literature and for planned, ongoing and unpublished trials. We checked the reference lists of all primary included studies for additional relevant references. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials, controlled trials and cohort studies of children up to 18 years of age with a diagnosis of severe neurological impairment and respiratory morbidity were included. Studies of airways clearance techniques, suction, assisted coughing, non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy and postural management were eligible for inclusion. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures as expected by The Cochrane Collaboration. As the result of heterogeneity, we could not perform meta-analysis. We have therefore presented our results using a narrative approach. MAIN RESULTS Fifteen studies were included in the review. Studies included children with a range of severe neurological impairments in differing settings, for example, home and critical care. Several different treatment modalities were assessed, and a wide range of outcome measures were used. Most studies used a non-randomised design and included small sample groups. Only four randomised controlled trials were identified. Non-randomised design, lack of information about how participants were selected and who completed outcome measures and incomplete reporting led to high or unclear risk of bias in many studies. Results from low-quality studies suggest that use of non-invasive ventilation, mechanically assisted coughing, high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO), positive expiratory pressure and supportive seating may confer potential benefits. No serious adverse effects were reported for ventilatory support or airway clearance interventions other than one incident in a clinically unstable child following mechanically assisted coughing. Night-time positioning equipment and spinal bracing were shown to have a potentially negative effect for some participants. However, these findings must be considered as tentative and require testing in future randomised trials. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This review found no high-quality evidence for any single intervention for the management of respiratory morbidity in children with severe global developmental delay. Our search yielded data on a wide range of interventions of interest. Significant differences in study design and in outcome measures precluded the possibility of meta-analysis. No conclusions on efficacy or safety of interventions for respiratory morbidity in children with severe global developmental delay can be made based upon the findings of this review.A co-ordinated approach to future research is vital to ensure that high-quality evidence becomes available to guide treatment for this vulnerable patient group.
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- Naomi R Winfield
- Physiotherapy Department, Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
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LoMauro A, Romei M, D'Angelo MG, Aliverti A. Determinants of cough efficiency in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Pediatr Pulmonol 2014; 49:357-65. [PMID: 23852963 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2013] [Accepted: 05/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE With the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) cough becomes inefficient leading to recurrent chest infections. Several factors determine the effectiveness of cough in DMD patients. The aim of this study was to investigate how weakened inspiratory muscles alter operating lung and thoraco-abdominal volumes and whether they contribute to cough efficiency. PATIENTS AND METHODS Pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and peak cough flow (PCF) were assessed in 36 DMD patients (age 17.0 ± 5.0). Total and compartmental chest wall volumes were measured by Opto-Electronic Plethysmography in the DMD patients and 15 age-matched controls during quiet breathing and maximal voluntary cough maneuvers. The DMD population was divided into three groups: PCF < 160 L/min (inefficient cough), PCF > 270 L/min (efficient cough), and 160 < PCF < 270 L/min (intermediate cough efficiency). RESULTS During the inspiration preceding cough, patients with efficient cough presented normal volume variations whereas patients with intermediate cough efficiency showed low abdominal volume variation (P < 0.01). Patients with inefficient cough were characterized by reduced total (P < 0.05) and compartmental (ribcage: P < 0.01; abdomen: P < 0.001) chest wall volumes during the inspiration preceding cough and reduced abdominal contribution to tidal volume during quiet breathing (ΔVAB (%VT), P < 0.001). ROC analysis revealed that among all spirometric, respiratory muscle strength and chest wall parameters ΔVAB (%VT ) was the best discriminator between inefficient and efficient cough. CONCLUSIONS Inefficient cough in DMD is associated to reduced operating lung and chest wall volume secondary to weakened inspiratory muscles. Abdominal contribution to tidal volume during spontaneous breathing represents a non-volitional and noninvasive index able to discriminate efficient and inefficient cough.
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- Antonella LoMauro
- TBM Lab, Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
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Katz SL, McKim D, Hoey L, Barrowman N, Kherani T, Kovesi T, MacLusky I, Mah JK. Respiratory management strategies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: practice variation amongst Canadian sub-specialists. Pediatr Pulmonol 2013; 48:59-66. [PMID: 22451223 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2011] [Accepted: 01/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE Respiratory management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is not well studied and may vary across centers and practitioners. Our objective was to describe and compare the respiratory management practices of Canadian Pediatric Respirologists and Neuromuscular specialists for children with DMD. METHODS A web-based survey was sent to all 56 practicing Canadian Pediatric Respirologists and to all 24 members of the Canadian Pediatric Neuromuscular Group (CPNG) who follow children with neuromuscular diseases. The survey included 28 questions about timing and indications for respiratory consultation, sleep disordered breathing (SDB) assessments, and treatments. RESULTS Thirty eight (68%) pediatric respirologists and 17 (71%) CPNG members responded. Respirologists provide initial consultation after a patient's first admission to hospital with respiratory complications (14/38, 37%) and when symptoms of SDB are present (14/38, 37%). Half of the CPNG members request initial Respirology consultation at the time of DMD diagnosis. Both groups request routine pulmonary function tests. Ninety-six percent of respirologists use maximal inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP) to assess respiratory muscle strength, whereas 82% of CPNG members additionally use peak cough flow. Assessment for SDB is requested by both groups when pulmonary function is abnormal or patients are symptomatic. Respirologists favor polysomnography, whereas CPNG members use overnight pulse oximetry. Nocturnal non-invasive ventilation and lung volume recruitment (LVR) are used in a minority of patients. CONCLUSIONS Respirologists and CPNG members provide similar respiratory management of DMD patients, but differ in timing of consultation and choice of tests for pulmonary function and SDB. Canadian practices differ from the American Thoracic Society and Centre for Disease Control guidelines.
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- Sherri L Katz
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ontario, Canada.
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Establishing clinical end points of respiratory function in large animals for clinical translation. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2011; 23:75-94, xi. [PMID: 22239876 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2011.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Respiratory dysfunction due progressive weakness of the respiratory muscles, particularly the diaphragm, is a major cause of death in the neuromuscular disease (NMD) X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM). Methods of respiratory assessment in patients are often difficult, especially in those who are mechanically ventilated. The naturally occuring XLMTM dog model exhibits a phenotype similar to that in patients and can be used to determine quantitative descriptions of dysfunction as clinical endpoints for treatment and the development of new therapies. In experiments using respiratory impedance plethysmography (RIP), XLMTM dogs challenged with the respiratory stimulant doxapram displayed significant changes indicative of diaphragmatic weakness.
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prognostic value of preoperative pulmonary function test (PFT) for postoperative pulmonary complications and to identify the operability associated with severely decreased forced vital capacity (FVC) (<30%) status in flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The preoperative PFT, especially more than 30% FVC, is known as a critical factor for the operability of flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis. But only one study reported that patients with pre-existing respiratory failure on nocturnal noninvasive ventilation can undergo an operation for deformity correction without mortality and severe complications. METHODS A total of 74 patients (45 male and 29 female) presented with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis. For all patients, preoperative PFTs were evaluated and subdivided into three groups (<30% FVC, 30%-50% FVC, and >50% FVC). Then postoperative pulmonary complications, pneumothorax, pneumonia, atelectasis, prolonged ventilator care in the intensive care unit (more than 72 hours), and postoperative tracheostomy were evaluated. RESULTS Among these patients, 59 had muscular dystrophy; 5, spinal muscular atrophy; 2, cerebral palsy; and 8, others. The mean age at surgery was 16.8 years (range, 5-32 years). The mean preoperative Cobb angle was 54.6° (16°-135°). The overall postoperative pulmonary complication rate was 31% (23 complications in 74 patients). The less than 30% FVC group had 6 complications among 18 patients; the 30% to 50% FVC group had 7 complications among 18 patients; and the more than 50% FVC group had 10 complications among 38 patients. There were no deaths during the perioperative period. There is no statistical difference between the three groups (P = 0.6195). CONCLUSION Patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis can undergo an operation for deformity correction regardless of the severely decreased pulmonary function.
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da Silva VZM, de França Barros J, de Azevedo M, de Godoy JRP, Arena R, Cipriano G. Bone mineral density and respiratory muscle strength in male individuals with mental retardation (with and without Down Syndrome). RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2010; 31:1585-1589. [PMID: 20541908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2010] [Accepted: 05/11/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to assess the respiratory muscle strength (RMS) in individuals with mental retardation (MR), with or without Down Syndrome (DS), and its association with bone mineral density (BMD). Forty-five male individuals (15 with DS, 15 with mental retardation (MR) and 15 apparently healthy controls), aged 20-35, participated in this study. Subject assessment included pulmonary function tests, RMS (maximal inspiratory pressure, MIP, and maximal expiratory pressure, MEP) and BMD of the second and fourth lumbar vertebrae. ANOVA was used to test differences amongst groups. Tukey post hoc test was utilized when significant differences were detected with ANOVA. Bivariate correlation for BMD and respiratory muscle strength was calculated with Pearson's coefficient of correlation. Individuals with MR, both with and without DS, have lower FEV1, FVC, MIP and MEP (p<0.001) compared to controls. Individuals with DS also had lower BMD, which was associated with lower MIP and MEP. Hypotonia, sedentary lifestyle and obesity are factors that may explain lower MIP and MEP in DS. Strategies to increase RMS could decrease the risk of osteoporosis in the DS population.
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Freitas FSD, Parreira VF, Ibiapina CDC. Aplicação clínica do pico de fluxo da tosse: uma revisão de literatura. FISIOTERAPIA EM MOVIMENTO 2010. [DOI: 10.1590/s0103-51502010000300016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUÇÃO: A tosse é responsável pela manutenção da via aérea livre de secreção e corpos estranhos. O pico de fluxo da tosse (PFT) é o fluxo expirado máximo medido durante uma manobra de tosse por meio de um peak flow meter. A eficácia da tosse depende da magnitude do pico de fluxo. Técnicas de insuflação assistida e de assistência manual à tosse podem aumentar a sua eficácia. Um PFT mínimo de 160 L/min foi relatado por alguns autores como necessário para manutenção da clearance brônquica e desmame da ventilação mecânica. OBJETIVO:Realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a utilização do pico de fluxo da tosse na avaliação da eficácia da tosse em diferentes situações clínicas. MÉTODOS: Foi utilizado o descritor peak cough flow, durante a pesquisa realizada nas bases de dados Medline, SciELO e LILACS. RESULTADOS:Foi encontrado um total de 36 artigos, sendo 31 selecionados para leitura. Foram selecionados os artigos em português, espanhol ou inglês. CONCLUSÃO:O PFT vem sendo cada vez mais utilizado na avaliação dos doentes neuromusculares e também em outras situações clínicas.
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Park JH, Kang SW, Lee SC, Choi WA, Kim DH. How respiratory muscle strength correlates with cough capacity in patients with respiratory muscle weakness. Yonsei Med J 2010; 51:392-7. [PMID: 20376892 PMCID: PMC2852795 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2010.51.3.392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to investigate how respiratory muscle strength correlates to cough capacity in patients with respiratory muscle weakness. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-five patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), 43 with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI), and 42 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) were recruited. Pulmonary function tests including forced vital capacity (FVC) and respiratory muscle strength (maximal expiratory pressure, MEP; maximal inspiratory pressure, MIP) were performed. The correlation between respiratory muscle strength and cough capacity was analyzed. RESULTS In the SCI group, FVC in a supine position (2,597 +/- 648 mL) was significantly higher than FVC in a sitting position (2,304 +/- 564 mL, p < 0.01). Conversely, in the ALS group, FVC sitting (1,370 +/- 604 mL) was significantly higher than in supine (1,168 +/- 599 mL, p < 0.01). In the DMD group, there was no statistically significant difference between FVC while sitting (1,342 +/- 506 mL) and FVC while supine (1,304 +/- 500 mL). In addition, the MEP and MIP of all three groups showed a significant correlation with peak cough flow (PCF) (p < 0.01, Pearson's correlation analysis). In the SCI group, MIP was more closely correlated with PCF, while in the ALS and DMD groups, MEP was more closely correlated with PCF (p < 0.01, multiple regression analysis). CONCLUSION To generate cough flow, inspiratory muscle strength is significantly more important for SCI patients, while expiratory muscle function is significantly more important for ALS and DMD patients.
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- Jung Hyun Park
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute of Muscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Myongji Hospital, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute of Muscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute of Muscular Disease, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Armstrong A. Developing a breath-stacking system to achieve lung volume recruitment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 18:1166-9. [DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2009.18.19.44820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Alison Armstrong
- North-East Assisted Ventilation Service, Intensive Care Unit, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Toussaint M, Chatwin M, Soudon P. Mechanical ventilation in Duchenne patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency: clinical implications of 20 years published experience. Chron Respir Dis 2008; 4:167-77. [PMID: 17711917 DOI: 10.1177/1479972307080697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Chronic respiratory insufficiency is inevitable in the course of disease progression in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Without mechanical ventilation (MV), morbidity and mortality are highly likely towards the end of the second decade of life. The present review reports evidence and clinical implications regarding DMD patients treated with MV. There is no doubt that nocturnal hypercapnia precedes daytime hypercapnia. Historical comparisons have provided evidence that non-invasive intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) at night is effective and improves quality of life and survival by 5-10 years. By contrast, the optimal criteria and timing for initiation of NIPPV are inconsistent. A recent randomized study however demonstrated the benefits of commencing NIPPV as soon as nocturnal hypoventilation is detected (Ward S, et al., Randomised controlled trial of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for nocturnal hypoventilation in neuromuscular and chest wall disease patients with daytime normocapnia. Thorax 2005; 60: 1019-24). The respective role of the three hypotheses of the indirect action of nocturnal NIPPV on daytime blood gases may be complimentary; the main improvement may be due to improved ventilatory response to CO2. The ultimate time to offer full time ventilation with the most advantageous interface is lacking in evidence. Full time NIV is possible with a combination of a nasal mask during the night and a mouthpiece during the day, however tracheostomy may be provided when mechanical techniques of cough-assistance are useless to treat chronic cough insufficiency.
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- M Toussaint
- Inkendaal Rehabilitation Hospital, Neuromuscular Centre VUB-Inkendaal and Centre for Home Mechanical Ventilation, Inkendaalstraat, Vlezenbeek (Brussels) Belgium.
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- Andrew Bush
- F.R.C.P., Department of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK.
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