Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma
Conditions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For COPD: Diagnosis of COPD Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) of <80% of the predicted value Ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity (FVC) of <70% Symptom of expectorated sputum Brinkman index 200 or more Smoking history For Asthma: Diagnosed partly controlled by global initiative for asthma Symptom of expectorated sputum Scored between 20 to 24 by ACT (Asthma Control Test)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with egg allergy Patients with domiciliary oxygen therapy Patients with pneumonia or pulmonary tuberculosis Patients with severe cardiovascular disorder, severe kidney disorder, severe hepatic disorder, severe hematological disorder Patients with cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Efficacy Peripheral airway resistance and reactance measured by Impulse oscillometry system, and NO concentration Change of several inflammatory or biochemical marker concentration in inducted sputum | — |