Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Eosinophilia Parasitic infestations Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Eosinophilia Parasite
Conditions
Interventions
Stable COPD patients aged 40 years or older with smoking history more than 10 pack-
years.
Basic Science
Stable COPD patients
Sponsors
Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Thoracic Society of Thailand under Royal Patronage
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of COPD 2. Age 40 years or older 3. Smoking history more than 10 pack-years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of COPD exacerbation in the past 3 months 2. Other chronic respiratory diseases such as interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or bronchiectasis 3. Inability to perform spirometry 4. Inability to perform stool examination and complete blood count 5. Inability to walk 6. Diagnosis of asthma-COPD overlap 7. Undergoing tracheostomy tube 8. Use of mechanical ventilation 9. Treatment with systemic corticosteroid in the past 6 weeks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of eosinophilia At first visit Number (%) of patients who have blood eosinophil count >2%, >=100 cells/uL, and >=300 cells/uL | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of parasitic infestations At first visit Number (%) of patients who have intestinal parasite | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNarongkorn Saiphoklang
Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Outcome results
None listed