Respiratory investigation
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Respiratory investigation · Sep 2014
COPD assessment tests scores are associated with exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Japanese patients.
Guidelines recommend chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) assessment tests (CATs) for evaluation of symptoms and management risks. To investigate whether CAT can predict moderate or severe exacerbations in Japanese COPD patients, a single-blinded prospective study was performed. ⋯ Our present results indicate that COPD Japanese patients showing high CAT scores have a poor prognosis, and that the CAT score is able to predict exacerbation in Japanese COPD.
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Respiratory investigation · Sep 2014
Burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the elderly population.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease and an important health care problem in older adults. The impact of age and specific geriatric issues on COPD in elderly patients has not been well established. ⋯ Age and specific geriatric conditions have a great negative impact on COPD in elderly patients. Geriatric conditions should be addressed in the management of elderly COPD patients.
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Respiratory investigation · Sep 2014
Case ReportsImplementation of bronchoalveolar lavage using a high-flow nasal cannula in five cases of acute respiratory failure.
In recent clinical practice, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy has been used to improve oxygenation in adults with acute respiratory failure (ARF). However, bronchoscopy using HFNC in ARF has not yet been reported. ⋯ Only 1 patient needed non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for 16 h after bronchoscopy. The HFNC may be a useful tool for ARF patients who require bronchoscopy.