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Effects Of Fenoterol/Ipratropium Bromide On Fev1 And Hyperinflation In Thai Copd Patients, Kamon Kawkitinarong, Anan Ananpipatkul, Nareerat Sae-Eao, Thanin Asawawichienchinda, Worawan Sirichana
Effects Of Fenoterol/Ipratropium Bromide On Fev1 And Hyperinflation In Thai Copd Patients, Kamon Kawkitinarong, Anan Ananpipatkul, Nareerat Sae-Eao, Thanin Asawawichienchinda, Worawan Sirichana
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) usually suffer from breathlessness caused by chronic progressive worsening of airway obstruction and lung hyperinflation. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of fenoterol hydrobromide and ipratropium bromide combination on lung function parameters in Thai COPD patients. We also compared the effects from two commercially available products; Aerobidol® metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and Berodual® inhaler. Methods: A double-blind, randomized cross-over study was conducted in 31 COPD patients from outpatient service, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. To compare the responses of both inhalers on lung volume parameters, patients were randomized to be …
Maintenance Of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Benefits In Patients With Copd: Is A Structured5-Year Follow-Up Program Helpful?, İpek Candemi̇r, Pinar Ergün, Mustafa Engi̇n Şahi̇n
Maintenance Of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Benefits In Patients With Copd: Is A Structured5-Year Follow-Up Program Helpful?, İpek Candemi̇r, Pinar Ergün, Mustafa Engi̇n Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has proven useful in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but the benefits decrease over time. We evaluated the effects of a structured follow-up program after PR on patient pulmonary function, dyspnea, body composition, exercise capacity, quality of life, psychological status, i-BODE index, hospitalization status, 5-year survival rate. We explored whether this follow-up program could serve as a maintenance program. Materials and methods: COPD patients who completed PR attended follow-up visits over 5 years. We administered incremental (ISWT), endurance shuttle walk tests (ESWT), measured body (BMI), fat-free mass indices (FFMI), recorded modified Medical Research Council …