| CPAP Decreases Lung Hyperinflation in Patients With Stable COPD. | |
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PMID: 21496367 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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BACKGROUND: As a result of dynamic hyperinflation caused by expiratory flow limitation, resting end-expiratory lung volume (functional residual capacity) is markedly increased in many COPD patients. This investigation aimed at verifying the impact of CPAP on hyperinflation and airway resistance (Raw) in patients with stable COPD, as well as to evaluate the length of these potential beneficial effects. METHODS: In a case series, twenty-one patients underwent an 8 cmH₂O CPAP for 15-min. Whole-body plethysmography was carried out before, immediately after and at 15 and 30 min after the application of CPAP. RESULTS: The mean ± SD age was 70 ± 9 y, and the mean FEV₁ was 40.7 ± 7.9% predicted. Residual volume (RV), FRC, TLC, RV/TLC and Raw decreased after applying CPAP. These values did not change up to 15 min (P < .001), and returned to baseline at 30 min (P > .05). CONCLUSION: In patients with severe-to-very severe stable COPD, CPAP causes reduction in lung volumes and Raw shows lingering effects. |
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Agnaldo J Lopes; Flávio Nery; Felipe C Sousa; Fernando S Guimarães; Cristina M Dias; Juliana F Oliveira; Sara Menezes |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-4-15 |
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Title: Respiratory care Volume: - ISSN: 0020-1324 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-4-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7510357 Medline TA: Respir Care Country: - |
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