Evaluation of Suboptimal Peak Inspiratory Flow in Patients with Stable COPD

Although the importance of assessing inspiratory flow in the selection of treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is understood, evaluation of this factor is not yet widespread or standardized. The objective of the present work was to evaluate the peak inspiratory flow (PIF) of p...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2020-12, Vol.9 (12), p.3949
Main Authors: Represas-Represas, Cristina, Aballe-Santos, Luz, Fernández-García, Alberto, Priegue-Carrera, Ana, López-Campos, José-Luis, González-Montaos, Almudena, Botana-Rial, Maribel, Fernández-Villar, Alberto
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Language:English
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clinical medicine
Education
Inhalers
Measurement techniques
Patients
Questionnaires
Spirometry
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Summary:Although the importance of assessing inspiratory flow in the selection of treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is understood, evaluation of this factor is not yet widespread or standardized. The objective of the present work was to evaluate the peak inspiratory flow (PIF) of patients with COPD and to explore the variables associated with a suboptimal PIF. An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out at specialized nursing consultations over a period of 6 months. We collected clinical data as well as data on symptoms, treatment adherence, and patient satisfaction with their inhalers via questionnaires. PIF was determined using the In-Check Dial G16 device (Clement Clarke International, Ltd., Harlow, UK). In each case, the PIF was considered suboptimal when it was off-target for any of the prescribed inhalers. The association with suboptimal PIF was evaluated using multivariate logistic regression and the results were expressed as the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). A total of 122 COPD patients were included in this study, of whom 34 (27.9%) had suboptimal PIF. A total of 229 inhalers were tested, of which 186 (81.2%) were dry powder devices. The multivariate analysis found an association between suboptimal PIF and age (OR = 1.072; 95% CI (1.019, 1.128); = 0.007) and forced vital capacity (OR = 0.961; 95% CI (0.933, 0.989); = 0.006). About a third of patients in complex specialized COPD care have suboptimal PIFs, which is related to age and forced vital capacity.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm9123949