Pulmonary function, inflammation, exercise capacity and quality of life in cystic fibrosis

被引:57
作者
Bradley, J
McAlister, O
Elborn, S
机构
[1] Belfast City Hosp, Adult Cyst Fibrosis Unit, Belfast, Antrim, North Ireland
[2] Univ Ulster, Jordanstown, North Ireland
关键词
cystic fibrosis; exercise capacity; inflammation; pulmonary function; quality of life;
D O I
10.1183/09031936.01.17407120
中图分类号
R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
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摘要
The aim of the study was to determine the extent to which treatment induced changes in exercise capacity and quality of life (QoL) are related to spirometric measures of lung function and other measures of disease impairment. Twenty patients admitted to hospital with an exacerbation of pulmonary disease were recruited. Measures of disease impairment, disability and QoL were obtained at the beginning and end of an intravenous course of antibiotic therapy. Intravenous antibiotic treatment resulted in a significant improvement in all measures of disease impairment, disability and handicap. The only significant predictor of treatment induced change in exercise capacity was C-reactive protein (CRP) and this explained 28% of the variance in change in exercise capacity. In the case of QoL, tno predictors (change in exercise capacity and sputum output) contributed significantly to the change in QoL and collectively explained 54% of the variance in QoL. Lung function provides a limited index of treatment outcome. Exercise capacity and quality of life assessment have the potential to make a significant contribution to the decision making process regarding treatment choices in cystic fibrosis and should be measured directly if a comprehensive evaluation of the effect of treatment is required.
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