Background Nitric oxide （NO） plays an important role in acute lung injury （ALl）, acute respiratory distress syndrome （ARDS）, and in ventilator-induced lung injury （VILI）. A change in the balance of endothelin...Background Nitric oxide （NO） plays an important role in acute lung injury （ALl）, acute respiratory distress syndrome （ARDS）, and in ventilator-induced lung injury （VILI）. A change in the balance of endothelin-1 （ET-1） and NO in the ALI/ARDS can also add to these problems. However, the profile of ET-1 and the balance of ET-1 and NO are still unknown in a VILI model. Methods Models of oleic acid induced ALl were established in dogs; these models were then randomized into three groups undergone different tidal volume （VT） mechanical ventilation, which included a VT6 group （VT equaled to 6 ml/kg body weight, positive end expiratory pressure （PEEP） equaled to 10 cmH20, n=-6）, a VT10 group （VT equaled to 10 ml/kg body weight, PEEP equaled to 10 cmH20, n=-4） and a VT20 group （VT equaled to 20 ml/kg body weight, PEEP equaled to 10 cmH20, n=-6） for 6-hour ventilation. The levels of ET-1 and NO in serum and tissue homogenates of lung were observed throughout the trial. Results PaO2 was increased after mechanical ventilation, but hypercapnia occurred in the VT6 group. The magnitudes of lung injury in the VT20 group were more severe than those in the VT6 group and the VT10 group. Serum levels of ET-1 and NO increased after ALl models were established and slightly decreased after a 6-hour ventilation in both the VT6 group and the VT20 group. The serum ET-1 level in the VT20 group was higher than that in the VT6 group and the VT10 group after the 6-hour ventilation （P 〈0.05） while the serum NO levels were similar in the three groups （all P 〉0.05）. There was no significant difference in serum ratio of ET-1/NO between any two out of three groups （P 〉0.05）, although there was a significant positive relationship between serum ET-1 and serum NO （r=0.80, P 〈0.01）. The levels of ET-1 and NO in the lung were increased after ventilation. The lung ET-1 level in the VT20 group was significantly higher than that in the VT6 group and VT10 group （both P 〈0.05） while there展开更多
目的评估第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)/第3秒用力呼气容积(FEV3)联合血清白介素6(IL- 6)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)对轻中度慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)的诊断及预后评估价值。方法收集我院2011年1月至2013年10月140 例轻中度COPD患者为病例组,...目的评估第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)/第3秒用力呼气容积(FEV3)联合血清白介素6(IL- 6)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)对轻中度慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)的诊断及预后评估价值。方法收集我院2011年1月至2013年10月140 例轻中度COPD患者为病例组,与同期在我院行体检的健康人群150 例为对照组,对两组研究对象进行肺功能检查与血清IL- 6、TNF-α检测。采用受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)分析FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6、TNF-α对COPD的诊断价值。依据患者纳入研究的时间依次进行40个月的随访,统计随访期间COPD急性加重(AECOPD)的发生次数与死亡人数,采用Kaplan- Meier法和对数秩检验(log- rank test)进行生存分析。结果 COPD患者的FEV1/FEV3显著低于健康人群,而血清IL- 6、TNF-α水平则显著高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义( P <0.05)。ROC分析结果表明,FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6、TNF-α诊断COPD的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为:0.786(95% CI :0.702~0.871, P <0.001)、0.518(95% CI :0.421~0.616, P =0.708)和0.684(95% CI :0.592~0.776, P <0.001);灵敏度/特异性分别为:86.1%/67.4%、58.1%/57.7%和58.4%/78.4%;联合三项指标的AUC为0.901(95% CI :0.840~0.963, P <0.001),在“并联”时,“PRE- 1值”约登指数为最大值时的灵敏度和特异性分别为90.6%和64.2%,对应的FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6和TNF-α的判断值分别为73.95%、10.13 ng/L和2.26μg/L;在“串联”时,“PRE- 1值”约登指数为最大值时的灵敏度为78.2%,特异性为98.1%,对应的FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6和TNF-α的判断值分别为72.32%、9.73 ng/L和2.21μg /L。随访及生存分析结果表明,低FEV1/FEV3组及高IL- 6、高TNF-α组的COPD患者AECOPD的平均发生次数及发生率均增高,而低FEV1/FEV3组及高TNF-α组生存时间均降低,差异具有统计学意义( P <0.05)。结论 FEV1/FEV3联合血清IL- 6、TNF-α检测对轻中度COPD具有较高的诊断和预后评估价值,可考虑在临床推广使用。展开更多
BACKGROUND Eosinophil counts are a promising guide to systemic steroid administration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).AIM To study the role of peripheral eosinophilia in hospitalized patients with acut...BACKGROUND Eosinophil counts are a promising guide to systemic steroid administration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).AIM To study the role of peripheral eosinophilia in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD(AECOPD).METHODS From January 2014 to May 2017,patients with AECOPD hospitalized in Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital were retrospectively stratified into two groups according to their peripheral eosinophil count:The EOS group(eosinophil count≥2%)and the non-EOS group(eosinophil count<2%).Demographics,comorbidities,laboratory data,steroid use,length of hospital stay,and COPD-related readmissions were compared between the groups.RESULTS A total of 625 patients were recruited,with 176 patients(28.2%)in the EOS group.The EOS group showed a lower prevalence of infection,lower cumulative doses of prednisolone equivalents,shorter length of hospital stay,and higher number of COPD-related readmissions than the non-EOS group.There were significantly linear correlations between eosinophil percentage and number of readmissions and between eosinophil percentage and length of hospital stay P<0.001,and a lower percent-predicted value of forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)were associated with shorter time to first COPD-related readmission[adjusted hazard ratio(adj.HR)=1.488,P<0.001;adj.HR=0.985,P<0.001,respectively].CONCLUSION The study findings suggest that the EOS group had the features of a shorter length of hospital stay,and lower doses of systemic steroids,but more frequent readmissions.The EOS group and lower percent-predicted FEV1 values were risk factors for shorter time to first COPD-related readmission.展开更多
BACKGROUND The prevalence of depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)ranges from 10%to 42%,but the diagnosis of depression in patients with COPD is often unrecognized and untreated.Unrec...BACKGROUND The prevalence of depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)ranges from 10%to 42%,but the diagnosis of depression in patients with COPD is often unrecognized and untreated.Unrecognized depression has major implications for compliance with medical treatment,prolonged lengths of stay,increased frequency of hospital admissions,and increased consultations with primary care physicians.Many studies have attempted to identify risk factors for progression,prognosis and response to therapy in patients with depression.However,few studies have examined the risk factors for depression in patients with COPD,and some results remain controversial.AIM To identify the potential risk factors to define patients with COPD who are at“high risk”of depression.METHODS The clinical data of 293 patients with COPD were reviewed from January 2017 to December 2018.The correlations between demographics,clinical characteristics and depression were analyzed.The risk factors for depression in patients with COPD were identified by multivariate logistic regression analysis.The cutoff value,sensitivity and specificity of the independent correlation factors were calculated with a receiver operating characteristic curve.RESULTS Of the 293 patients included,65(22.18%)individuals were identified to have depression.Significant differences were detected between patients with and without depression in terms of body mass index(BMI),forced expiratory volume in 1 s(FEV1),and COPD assessment test(CAT)score(all P<0.05).Low BMI,low FEV1,and high CAT were independent risk factors for depression in patients with COPD and the cutoff values of BMI,FEV1,and CAT scores were 21.373 kg/m2,0.855 L and 12.5,respectively.CONCLUSION Low BMI,low FEV1,and high CAT score were identified as independent risk factors for depression in patients with COPD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Mechanical ventilation can lead to the severe impairment of the metabolic pathway of alveolar surfactants,inactivating alveolar surfactants and significantly reducing lung-chest compliance.The cardiopulmona...BACKGROUND Mechanical ventilation can lead to the severe impairment of the metabolic pathway of alveolar surfactants,inactivating alveolar surfactants and significantly reducing lung-chest compliance.The cardiopulmonary function of elderly patients usually reduced to a certain extent,and there are lung complications after surgical anesthesia,just like lung barotrauma caused by mechanical ventilation,atelectasis and postoperative hypoxemia.AIM To investigate the effects of different positive end expiratory pressures(PEEPs)and tidal volumes(VTs)on respiratory function,the degree of the inflammatory response and hemodynamic indexes in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.METHODS A total of 120 patients undergoing surgery for gastric or colon cancer under general anesthesia in Xinghua People's Hospital from January 2017 to January 2021 were randomly divided into Group A and Group B,with 60 cases in each group.The ventilation mode in Group A was VT(6.0 mL/kg)+PEEP(5.0 cmH_(2)O),while that in Group B was VT(6.0 mL/kg)+PEEP(8.0 cmH_(2)O).Blood gas parameters,respiratory mechanical parameters,inflammatory response indicators,hemodynamic indicators and related complications were compared between the two groups.RESULTS There were no significant differences in PaCO_(2),PaO_(2),oxygen or the examined indexes at T0 between group A and group B(P>0.05).The measured PaO_(2) value of patients in group A at T3 was higher than that in group B,and the difference was significant(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in peak airway pressure(P_(peak)),mean airway pressure or dynamic pulmonary compliance(Cdyn)at T0 between group A and group B(P>0.05).The measured P_(peak) value of patients in group A at T1 was higher than that in group B,and the difference was significant(P<0.05).The measured Cdyn value at T1 and T2 was greater than that in group B(P<0.05).Before surgery,there were no significant differences in tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-6 or IL-10 between group A and group B(P>0.05).After 4展开更多
Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint application at different groups of acupoints in treating bronchial asthma in remission stage.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bronchial asthma in remission...Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint application at different groups of acupoints in treating bronchial asthma in remission stage.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bronchial asthma in remission stage were recruited and divided by the random number table method into acupoint application group 1,acupoint application group 2 and acupoint application group 3,with 40 cases in each group.In all the three groups,Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)were selected,with Dingchuan(EX-B 1)added in acupoint application group 1,Shenshu(BL 23)added in acupoint application group 2,and Gaohuang(BL 43)added in acupoint application group 3.Before intervention,one month and 3 months after intervention,clinical symptoms,peak expiratory flow(PEF)and forced expiratory volume in 1 second percentage of predicted value(FEV1%)of the three groups were observed,and their clinical efficacies were evaluated.Results:Comparing the therapeutic efficacy regarding traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and signs,after 1-month treatment,the total effective rate was 87.5%in acupoint application group 1,versus 62.5%in acupoint application group 2 and 55.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After 3-month treatment,the total effective rate was 95.0%in acupoint application group 1,versus 70.0%in acupoint application group 2 and 65.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After intervention,the three groups all showed significant improvements in pulmonary function with statistical significance;among the three groups,the improvement in acupoint application group 1 was more significant than that in the other two groups.Conclusion:Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)as basic prescription plus Dingchuan(EX-B 1)can improve symptoms of bronchial asthma in remission stage,and it works better in improving pulmonary function than the basic prescription plus Shenshu(BL 23)or Gaohuang(BL 43).展开更多
Background High positive end-expiratory pressure （PEEP） and low tidal volume （VT） ventilation is thought to be a protective ventilation strategy. It is hypothesized that the stabilization of collapsible alveoli du...Background High positive end-expiratory pressure （PEEP） and low tidal volume （VT） ventilation is thought to be a protective ventilation strategy. It is hypothesized that the stabilization of collapsible alveoli during expiration contributes to lung protection. However, this hypothesis came from analysis of indirect indices like the analysis of the pressure-volume curve of the lung. The purpose of this study was to investigate isolated healthy and injured rat lungs by means of alveolar microscopy, in which combination of PEEP and VT is beneficial with respect to alveolar stability （I-E%）. Methods Alveolar stability was investigated in isolated, non-perfused mechanically ventilated rat lungs. Injured lungs were compared with normal lungs. For both groups three PEEP settings （5, 10, 20 cmH20） were combined with three VT settings （6, 10, 15 ml/kg） resulting in nine PEEP-VT combinations per group. Analysis was performed by alveolar microscopy. Results In normal lungs alveolar stability persisted in all PEEP-VT combinations （I-E% （3.2±11.0）%）. There was no significant difference using different settings （P 〉0.01）. In contrast, alveoli in injured lungs were extremely instable at PEEP levels of 5 cmH20 （mean I-E% 100%） and 10 cmH2O （mean I-E% （30.7±16.8）%）; only at a PEEP of 20 cmH20 were alveoli stabilized （mean I-E% of （0.2±9.3）%）. Conclusions In isolated healthy lungs alveolar stability is almost unaffected by different settings of PEEP and VT. In isolated injured lungs only a high PEEP level of 20 cmH2O resulted in stabilized alveoli whereas lower PEEP levels are associated with alveolar instability.展开更多
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a leading cause of disability and death of adults in the USA and worldwide.While environmental factors such as smoking and air pollution are major contributors to COPD,ped...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a leading cause of disability and death of adults in the USA and worldwide.While environmental factors such as smoking and air pollution are major contributors to COPD,pediatric respiratory disease and more specifically early childhood wheezing are frequent predisposing factors.It is therefore possible that aggressive prevention and treatment of childhood respiratory illness may modify adult COPD risk.This article reviews some of the physiological factors that may explain the pediatric origins of childhood lung disease.One such factor is the"tracking"of normal lung function which occurs with growth.The maximal expiratory flow volume(MEFV)curve is an ideally suited tool to monitor tracking of airway function over the lifespan,as its relative effort independence makes it highly reliable.Study of the MEFV curve has demonstrated that individuals with similar lung volumes can have large differences in maximal flows,reflecting a disconnection between airway and lung growth("dysanapsis").Less than average airway size due to dysanaptic airway growth or airway remodeling may be independent risk factors for the development of COPD and the asthma/COPD overlap syndrome in adult life.There are intriguing early data suggesting that perhaps at least some of this risk is modifiable by improving asthma control with inhaled corticosteroids and minimizing asthma exacerbations.展开更多
Asthma is a common disease with recurrent onset which severely affects patients＇ quality of life. Acupuncture can improve pulmonary functions in asthma patients and thus treat this disorder. To summarize the status o...Asthma is a common disease with recurrent onset which severely affects patients＇ quality of life. Acupuncture can improve pulmonary functions in asthma patients and thus treat this disorder. To summarize the status of acupuncture treatment for asthma, we have collected clinical literatures published in the recent 20 years and analyzed the influence of acupuncture on pulmonary functions in asthma patients from the aspects of frequently used points, needling techniques, manipulation and mechanisms to provide references for treating asthma with acupuncture.展开更多
Objective:The article aims to investigate the relationship of parameters such as airway vicosity resistance (R5) and maximal expiratory flow-volume curve (MEFV) with severity of chronic cough in 3 to 5 years old child...Objective:The article aims to investigate the relationship of parameters such as airway vicosity resistance (R5) and maximal expiratory flow-volume curve (MEFV) with severity of chronic cough in 3 to 5 years old children by impulse oscillometry (IOS) detection when the oscillation frequency is 5Hz.Method: The article chooses eighty children with chronic cough who were diagnosed or treated in our hospital from March 2017 to March 2018 as the research group, and chooses 50 healthy children who had physical examination in our hospital as the control group. Children's asthma control test (C-ACT) is used to assess the disease severity of children. MEFV detection is carried out to the two groups of children to obtain the ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second and forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) and the peak expiratory flow (PEF). LsS inductance (X5) is detected by IOS when R5, the resonant frequency (Fres), and the oscillation frequency is 5Hz. The relationship of ACT score with MEFV and IOS indicators is analyzed by Pearson correlation. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve is used to evaluate the diagnostic value of MEFV and IOS indicators to chronic cough. Results: The C-ACT score of the severe group is significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). FEV1/FVC and PEF of the mild and severe groups are both lower than those of the control group, and FEV1/FVC and PEF of the severe group is lower than those of the mild group (P<0.05). Fres, R5 and X5 of the mild and severe groups are significantly higher than those of the control group, and Fres, R5 and X5 of the severe group are higher than the mild group (P<0.05). FEV1/FVC and PEF are positively correlated with C-ACT score (P<0.05), while Fres, R5 and X5 are negatively correlated with C-ACT score (P<0.05). FEV1/FVC and PEF respectively shows significant negative correlations with Fres, R5 and X5 (P<0.05). R5 has a self-high ROC value of 0.938, followed by Fres, which is 0.917. And the value of IOS diagnostic indicators is higher than展开更多
Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is related to increased ventilation (VE) during exercise and describes the transient airway narrowing following exercise. A reliable diagnosis is essential for optimal treatm...Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is related to increased ventilation (VE) during exercise and describes the transient airway narrowing following exercise. A reliable diagnosis is essential for optimal treatment. The impact of a repeated exercise challenge test (ECT) in a clinical setting is not well established and conducting a repeated ECT with the possibility to adjust the exercise intensity on an individual basis may give more information. The aim of the study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability of an ECT for EIB and its association with exercise intensity. Methods: After examination by a pulmonologist, 20 referred subjects with symptoms strong indications of Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction performed two consecutive exercise challenge tests on a treadmill. The exercise intensity of the repeated test was adjusted. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) was measured before and 1, 3, 6, 10, and 15 minutes after exercise. EIB was defined as a reduction of ≥ 10% in FEV1. Ventilation and heart rate were measured during exercise. Results: Five subjects tested positive in both tests, and ten subjects tested negative in both tests. Three subjects tested positive in the first test only, while two subjects tested positive in the second test only. The exercise intensity was not significantly different between the two tests for any of the subjects. Conclusion: There were 25% divergences in the diagnostic results of two consecutive exercise challenge tests. The difference in the test results was not explained by a difference in the exercise intensity.展开更多
文摘Background Nitric oxide （NO） plays an important role in acute lung injury （ALl）, acute respiratory distress syndrome （ARDS）, and in ventilator-induced lung injury （VILI）. A change in the balance of endothelin-1 （ET-1） and NO in the ALI/ARDS can also add to these problems. However, the profile of ET-1 and the balance of ET-1 and NO are still unknown in a VILI model. Methods Models of oleic acid induced ALl were established in dogs; these models were then randomized into three groups undergone different tidal volume （VT） mechanical ventilation, which included a VT6 group （VT equaled to 6 ml/kg body weight, positive end expiratory pressure （PEEP） equaled to 10 cmH20, n=-6）, a VT10 group （VT equaled to 10 ml/kg body weight, PEEP equaled to 10 cmH20, n=-4） and a VT20 group （VT equaled to 20 ml/kg body weight, PEEP equaled to 10 cmH20, n=-6） for 6-hour ventilation. The levels of ET-1 and NO in serum and tissue homogenates of lung were observed throughout the trial. Results PaO2 was increased after mechanical ventilation, but hypercapnia occurred in the VT6 group. The magnitudes of lung injury in the VT20 group were more severe than those in the VT6 group and the VT10 group. Serum levels of ET-1 and NO increased after ALl models were established and slightly decreased after a 6-hour ventilation in both the VT6 group and the VT20 group. The serum ET-1 level in the VT20 group was higher than that in the VT6 group and the VT10 group after the 6-hour ventilation （P 〈0.05） while the serum NO levels were similar in the three groups （all P 〉0.05）. There was no significant difference in serum ratio of ET-1/NO between any two out of three groups （P 〉0.05）, although there was a significant positive relationship between serum ET-1 and serum NO （r=0.80, P 〈0.01）. The levels of ET-1 and NO in the lung were increased after ventilation. The lung ET-1 level in the VT20 group was significantly higher than that in the VT6 group and VT10 group （both P 〈0.05） while there
文摘目的评估第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)/第3秒用力呼气容积(FEV3)联合血清白介素6(IL- 6)、肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)对轻中度慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)的诊断及预后评估价值。方法收集我院2011年1月至2013年10月140 例轻中度COPD患者为病例组,与同期在我院行体检的健康人群150 例为对照组,对两组研究对象进行肺功能检查与血清IL- 6、TNF-α检测。采用受试者工作特征曲线(ROC)分析FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6、TNF-α对COPD的诊断价值。依据患者纳入研究的时间依次进行40个月的随访,统计随访期间COPD急性加重(AECOPD)的发生次数与死亡人数,采用Kaplan- Meier法和对数秩检验(log- rank test)进行生存分析。结果 COPD患者的FEV1/FEV3显著低于健康人群,而血清IL- 6、TNF-α水平则显著高于对照组,差异具有统计学意义( P <0.05)。ROC分析结果表明,FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6、TNF-α诊断COPD的曲线下面积(AUC)分别为:0.786(95% CI :0.702~0.871, P <0.001)、0.518(95% CI :0.421~0.616, P =0.708)和0.684(95% CI :0.592~0.776, P <0.001);灵敏度/特异性分别为:86.1%/67.4%、58.1%/57.7%和58.4%/78.4%;联合三项指标的AUC为0.901(95% CI :0.840~0.963, P <0.001),在“并联”时,“PRE- 1值”约登指数为最大值时的灵敏度和特异性分别为90.6%和64.2%,对应的FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6和TNF-α的判断值分别为73.95%、10.13 ng/L和2.26μg/L;在“串联”时,“PRE- 1值”约登指数为最大值时的灵敏度为78.2%,特异性为98.1%,对应的FEV1/FEV3、IL- 6和TNF-α的判断值分别为72.32%、9.73 ng/L和2.21μg /L。随访及生存分析结果表明,低FEV1/FEV3组及高IL- 6、高TNF-α组的COPD患者AECOPD的平均发生次数及发生率均增高,而低FEV1/FEV3组及高TNF-α组生存时间均降低,差异具有统计学意义( P <0.05)。结论 FEV1/FEV3联合血清IL- 6、TNF-α检测对轻中度COPD具有较高的诊断和预后评估价值,可考虑在临床推广使用。
基金Supported by Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital,No.TCRD-TPE-108-RT-4 and No.TCRD-TPE-108-4.
文摘BACKGROUND Eosinophil counts are a promising guide to systemic steroid administration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).AIM To study the role of peripheral eosinophilia in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of COPD(AECOPD).METHODS From January 2014 to May 2017,patients with AECOPD hospitalized in Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital were retrospectively stratified into two groups according to their peripheral eosinophil count:The EOS group(eosinophil count≥2%)and the non-EOS group(eosinophil count<2%).Demographics,comorbidities,laboratory data,steroid use,length of hospital stay,and COPD-related readmissions were compared between the groups.RESULTS A total of 625 patients were recruited,with 176 patients(28.2%)in the EOS group.The EOS group showed a lower prevalence of infection,lower cumulative doses of prednisolone equivalents,shorter length of hospital stay,and higher number of COPD-related readmissions than the non-EOS group.There were significantly linear correlations between eosinophil percentage and number of readmissions and between eosinophil percentage and length of hospital stay P<0.001,and a lower percent-predicted value of forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)were associated with shorter time to first COPD-related readmission[adjusted hazard ratio(adj.HR)=1.488,P<0.001;adj.HR=0.985,P<0.001,respectively].CONCLUSION The study findings suggest that the EOS group had the features of a shorter length of hospital stay,and lower doses of systemic steroids,but more frequent readmissions.The EOS group and lower percent-predicted FEV1 values were risk factors for shorter time to first COPD-related readmission.
基金Supported by Horizontal Projects of National Key Research and Development Plan Projects,No.1210053010.
文摘BACKGROUND The prevalence of depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)ranges from 10%to 42%,but the diagnosis of depression in patients with COPD is often unrecognized and untreated.Unrecognized depression has major implications for compliance with medical treatment,prolonged lengths of stay,increased frequency of hospital admissions,and increased consultations with primary care physicians.Many studies have attempted to identify risk factors for progression,prognosis and response to therapy in patients with depression.However,few studies have examined the risk factors for depression in patients with COPD,and some results remain controversial.AIM To identify the potential risk factors to define patients with COPD who are at“high risk”of depression.METHODS The clinical data of 293 patients with COPD were reviewed from January 2017 to December 2018.The correlations between demographics,clinical characteristics and depression were analyzed.The risk factors for depression in patients with COPD were identified by multivariate logistic regression analysis.The cutoff value,sensitivity and specificity of the independent correlation factors were calculated with a receiver operating characteristic curve.RESULTS Of the 293 patients included,65(22.18%)individuals were identified to have depression.Significant differences were detected between patients with and without depression in terms of body mass index(BMI),forced expiratory volume in 1 s(FEV1),and COPD assessment test(CAT)score(all P<0.05).Low BMI,low FEV1,and high CAT were independent risk factors for depression in patients with COPD and the cutoff values of BMI,FEV1,and CAT scores were 21.373 kg/m2,0.855 L and 12.5,respectively.CONCLUSION Low BMI,low FEV1,and high CAT score were identified as independent risk factors for depression in patients with COPD.
文摘BACKGROUND Mechanical ventilation can lead to the severe impairment of the metabolic pathway of alveolar surfactants,inactivating alveolar surfactants and significantly reducing lung-chest compliance.The cardiopulmonary function of elderly patients usually reduced to a certain extent,and there are lung complications after surgical anesthesia,just like lung barotrauma caused by mechanical ventilation,atelectasis and postoperative hypoxemia.AIM To investigate the effects of different positive end expiratory pressures(PEEPs)and tidal volumes(VTs)on respiratory function,the degree of the inflammatory response and hemodynamic indexes in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.METHODS A total of 120 patients undergoing surgery for gastric or colon cancer under general anesthesia in Xinghua People's Hospital from January 2017 to January 2021 were randomly divided into Group A and Group B,with 60 cases in each group.The ventilation mode in Group A was VT(6.0 mL/kg)+PEEP(5.0 cmH_(2)O),while that in Group B was VT(6.0 mL/kg)+PEEP(8.0 cmH_(2)O).Blood gas parameters,respiratory mechanical parameters,inflammatory response indicators,hemodynamic indicators and related complications were compared between the two groups.RESULTS There were no significant differences in PaCO_(2),PaO_(2),oxygen or the examined indexes at T0 between group A and group B(P>0.05).The measured PaO_(2) value of patients in group A at T3 was higher than that in group B,and the difference was significant(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in peak airway pressure(P_(peak)),mean airway pressure or dynamic pulmonary compliance(Cdyn)at T0 between group A and group B(P>0.05).The measured P_(peak) value of patients in group A at T1 was higher than that in group B,and the difference was significant(P<0.05).The measured Cdyn value at T1 and T2 was greater than that in group B(P<0.05).Before surgery,there were no significant differences in tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-6 or IL-10 between group A and group B(P>0.05).After 4
文摘Objective:To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupoint application at different groups of acupoints in treating bronchial asthma in remission stage.Methods:A total of 120 patients with bronchial asthma in remission stage were recruited and divided by the random number table method into acupoint application group 1,acupoint application group 2 and acupoint application group 3,with 40 cases in each group.In all the three groups,Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)were selected,with Dingchuan(EX-B 1)added in acupoint application group 1,Shenshu(BL 23)added in acupoint application group 2,and Gaohuang(BL 43)added in acupoint application group 3.Before intervention,one month and 3 months after intervention,clinical symptoms,peak expiratory flow(PEF)and forced expiratory volume in 1 second percentage of predicted value(FEV1%)of the three groups were observed,and their clinical efficacies were evaluated.Results:Comparing the therapeutic efficacy regarding traditional Chinese medicine symptoms and signs,after 1-month treatment,the total effective rate was 87.5%in acupoint application group 1,versus 62.5%in acupoint application group 2 and 55.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After 3-month treatment,the total effective rate was 95.0%in acupoint application group 1,versus 70.0%in acupoint application group 2 and 65.0%in acupoint application group 3,and the between-group differences were statistically significant.After intervention,the three groups all showed significant improvements in pulmonary function with statistical significance;among the three groups,the improvement in acupoint application group 1 was more significant than that in the other two groups.Conclusion:Tiantu(CV 22),Dazhui(GV 14)and Feishu(BL 13)as basic prescription plus Dingchuan(EX-B 1)can improve symptoms of bronchial asthma in remission stage,and it works better in improving pulmonary function than the basic prescription plus Shenshu(BL 23)or Gaohuang(BL 43).
文摘Background High positive end-expiratory pressure （PEEP） and low tidal volume （VT） ventilation is thought to be a protective ventilation strategy. It is hypothesized that the stabilization of collapsible alveoli during expiration contributes to lung protection. However, this hypothesis came from analysis of indirect indices like the analysis of the pressure-volume curve of the lung. The purpose of this study was to investigate isolated healthy and injured rat lungs by means of alveolar microscopy, in which combination of PEEP and VT is beneficial with respect to alveolar stability （I-E%）. Methods Alveolar stability was investigated in isolated, non-perfused mechanically ventilated rat lungs. Injured lungs were compared with normal lungs. For both groups three PEEP settings （5, 10, 20 cmH20） were combined with three VT settings （6, 10, 15 ml/kg） resulting in nine PEEP-VT combinations per group. Analysis was performed by alveolar microscopy. Results In normal lungs alveolar stability persisted in all PEEP-VT combinations （I-E% （3.2±11.0）%）. There was no significant difference using different settings （P 〉0.01）. In contrast, alveoli in injured lungs were extremely instable at PEEP levels of 5 cmH20 （mean I-E% 100%） and 10 cmH2O （mean I-E% （30.7±16.8）%）; only at a PEEP of 20 cmH20 were alveoli stabilized （mean I-E% of （0.2±9.3）%）. Conclusions In isolated healthy lungs alveolar stability is almost unaffected by different settings of PEEP and VT. In isolated injured lungs only a high PEEP level of 20 cmH2O resulted in stabilized alveoli whereas lower PEEP levels are associated with alveolar instability.
文摘Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a leading cause of disability and death of adults in the USA and worldwide.While environmental factors such as smoking and air pollution are major contributors to COPD,pediatric respiratory disease and more specifically early childhood wheezing are frequent predisposing factors.It is therefore possible that aggressive prevention and treatment of childhood respiratory illness may modify adult COPD risk.This article reviews some of the physiological factors that may explain the pediatric origins of childhood lung disease.One such factor is the"tracking"of normal lung function which occurs with growth.The maximal expiratory flow volume(MEFV)curve is an ideally suited tool to monitor tracking of airway function over the lifespan,as its relative effort independence makes it highly reliable.Study of the MEFV curve has demonstrated that individuals with similar lung volumes can have large differences in maximal flows,reflecting a disconnection between airway and lung growth("dysanapsis").Less than average airway size due to dysanaptic airway growth or airway remodeling may be independent risk factors for the development of COPD and the asthma/COPD overlap syndrome in adult life.There are intriguing early data suggesting that perhaps at least some of this risk is modifiable by improving asthma control with inhaled corticosteroids and minimizing asthma exacerbations.
文摘Asthma is a common disease with recurrent onset which severely affects patients＇ quality of life. Acupuncture can improve pulmonary functions in asthma patients and thus treat this disorder. To summarize the status of acupuncture treatment for asthma, we have collected clinical literatures published in the recent 20 years and analyzed the influence of acupuncture on pulmonary functions in asthma patients from the aspects of frequently used points, needling techniques, manipulation and mechanisms to provide references for treating asthma with acupuncture.
文摘Objective:The article aims to investigate the relationship of parameters such as airway vicosity resistance (R5) and maximal expiratory flow-volume curve (MEFV) with severity of chronic cough in 3 to 5 years old children by impulse oscillometry (IOS) detection when the oscillation frequency is 5Hz.Method: The article chooses eighty children with chronic cough who were diagnosed or treated in our hospital from March 2017 to March 2018 as the research group, and chooses 50 healthy children who had physical examination in our hospital as the control group. Children's asthma control test (C-ACT) is used to assess the disease severity of children. MEFV detection is carried out to the two groups of children to obtain the ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second and forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) and the peak expiratory flow (PEF). LsS inductance (X5) is detected by IOS when R5, the resonant frequency (Fres), and the oscillation frequency is 5Hz. The relationship of ACT score with MEFV and IOS indicators is analyzed by Pearson correlation. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve is used to evaluate the diagnostic value of MEFV and IOS indicators to chronic cough. Results: The C-ACT score of the severe group is significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). FEV1/FVC and PEF of the mild and severe groups are both lower than those of the control group, and FEV1/FVC and PEF of the severe group is lower than those of the mild group (P<0.05). Fres, R5 and X5 of the mild and severe groups are significantly higher than those of the control group, and Fres, R5 and X5 of the severe group are higher than the mild group (P<0.05). FEV1/FVC and PEF are positively correlated with C-ACT score (P<0.05), while Fres, R5 and X5 are negatively correlated with C-ACT score (P<0.05). FEV1/FVC and PEF respectively shows significant negative correlations with Fres, R5 and X5 (P<0.05). R5 has a self-high ROC value of 0.938, followed by Fres, which is 0.917. And the value of IOS diagnostic indicators is higher than
文摘Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) is related to increased ventilation (VE) during exercise and describes the transient airway narrowing following exercise. A reliable diagnosis is essential for optimal treatment. The impact of a repeated exercise challenge test (ECT) in a clinical setting is not well established and conducting a repeated ECT with the possibility to adjust the exercise intensity on an individual basis may give more information. The aim of the study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability of an ECT for EIB and its association with exercise intensity. Methods: After examination by a pulmonologist, 20 referred subjects with symptoms strong indications of Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction performed two consecutive exercise challenge tests on a treadmill. The exercise intensity of the repeated test was adjusted. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) was measured before and 1, 3, 6, 10, and 15 minutes after exercise. EIB was defined as a reduction of ≥ 10% in FEV1. Ventilation and heart rate were measured during exercise. Results: Five subjects tested positive in both tests, and ten subjects tested negative in both tests. Three subjects tested positive in the first test only, while two subjects tested positive in the second test only. The exercise intensity was not significantly different between the two tests for any of the subjects. Conclusion: There were 25% divergences in the diagnostic results of two consecutive exercise challenge tests. The difference in the test results was not explained by a difference in the exercise intensity.
