Bronchiectasis, Copd
Conditions
Brief summary
The etiology of bronchiectasis, known as permanent, abnormal, and localized development of bronchi, varies. However, most of them are responsible for infections during childhood. The prevalence of bronchiectasis is particularly high in advanced COPD patients. This phenomenon, called COPD-bronchiectasis overlap syndrome, affects the clinic of COPD patients negatively. In this study; bronchiectasis in respiratory function, exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life in COPD patients.
Detailed description
The etiology of bronchiectasis, known as permanent, abnormal, and localized development of bronchi, varies. However, most of them are responsible for infections during childhood. The prevalence of bronchiectasis is particularly high in advanced COPD patients. This phenomenon, called COPD-bronchiectasis overlap syndrome, affects the clinic of COPD patients negatively. In this study; bronchiectasis in respiratory function, exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life in COPD patients. Torax CTs of patients with COPD who are admitted to the outpatient clinic will be examined. There will be two groups, group 1 in patients with COPD accompanied by bronchiectasis and group 2 in COPD patients without bronchiectasis. In both groups, respiratory function tests, exercise capacities, dyspnea perceptions and quality of life will be evaluated. The data will be compared between the two groups.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* above 18 years old * clinically stable
Exclusion criteria
* other respiratory disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise capacity | 15 minutes | six minute walk test |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dyspnea Severity | 5 minutes | mMRC Dyspnea Scale (0: no dyspnea, 4: very severe dyspnea) |
| Lung Function | 20 minutes | Respiratory Function Test |
| Health Related Quality of Life | 25 minutes | St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (maximum score: 100, lower score means better quality of life) |
Outcome results
None listed