COPD
Conditions
Brief summary
A prospective study will be conducted in patients with COPD. The investigators will suggest about intervention for preventing in recurrence and aggravation of adult chronic respiratory disease due to exposure to particulate matter.
Detailed description
Study trends and intervention plans related to particulate matter exposure and adult chronic respiratory disease in literature Measurement of particulate matter exposure by individual activities and collection of clinical information Linkage between individual particulate matter exposure and clinical information Investigation about effectiveness of intervention to avoid particulate matter
Interventions
BEHAVIORALEducation about particulate matter practice score
For the intervention group, specific guidance is given to the patient who might be exposure in environment with higher particulate matter concentration. * 1\) Start air purifier * 2\) Do not go out and make it to the minimum when absolutely necessary * 3\) It is recommended to wear a mask when going out. * 4\) The investigators recommend a lot of water, fresh fruit and vegetables. * 5\) Prepare an inhaler and use it when symptoms get worse.
Sponsors
Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Sei Won Lee
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* COPD over 40 years of age * Patients with pulmonary function tests with Forced expiratory volume at 1 second / forced vital capacity \<0.7 and Forced expiratory volume at 1 second1 \<80%
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under the age of 18 * Elderly people over 80 years old * People with respiratory symptoms with modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scale 0 * Persons who do not understand the brief description of the particulate matter exposure device * A person who does not agree to the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chage from life quality scale at 1 year | Up to 1 year | Via average of total chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test (CAT) score (total range 0-40, higher score means bad outcome, CAT score consisted of summed score about cough (0-5), phlegm (0-5), chest tightness (0-5), breathlessness (0-5), activites (0-5), confidence (0-5), sleep (0-5), energy (0-5)) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from pulmonary function test at 1 year | Up to 1 year | Forced Expiratory Volume at 1 second level |
Contacts
Primary ContactSei Won Lee
Outcome results
None listed