Airway Reactance Predicts Static Lung Hyperinflation in Severe Asthma

Background: Static lung hyperinflation (SLH) measured using body plethysmography in patients with asthma is associated with poor outcomes. The severity of SLH may be associated with small airway dysfunction (SAD), which can be measured using impulse oscillometry (IOS). Objective: This study aims to determine the correlation between SLH and SAD in patients with severe asthma and assess the improvement in SLH and SAD with treatment. Methods: We analyzed data from patients who were enrolled in the Taiwan Severe Asthma Registry, which comprises a prospective observational cohort. Plethysmography and IOS were performed regularly. The relationship between spirometry and IOS parameters was determined. Changes in the clinical outcomes in response to treatment were analyzed. Results: Of 107 patients with severe asthma, 83 (77.6%) had SLH based on an increased residual volume to total lung capacity ratio (RV/TLC). Most patients were older women with worse pulmonary function and SAD than those without SLH. SAD, defined as increased airway resistance/reactance, was significantly correlated with SLH. Airway reactance at 5 Hz (X5) ≤−0.21 kPa/(L/s) detected SLH with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.84 (P<.0001; sensitivity, 85.2%; and specificity, 83.3%). After 12 months, patients who received add-on biologics (vs those who did not) had significantly reduced exacerbations, fractional exhaled nitric oxide level, and blood eosinophil counts, as well as improved forced expiratory volume in the first second, X5, and a trend toward reduced RV/TLC ratio. Conclusion: In severe asthma, airway reactance (X5) could be a novel parameter for assessing SLH. (AU)

Antecedentes: En el asma bronquial, la hiperinsuflación pulmonar estática (SLH) medida mediante pletismografía corporal (Pleth) se asocia a un peor pronóstico. La gravedad de la SLH podría estar asociada con la disfunción de las vías respiratorias pequeñas (SAD), que puede medirse mediante la oscilometría de impulsos (IOS). Objetivo: Este estudio pretende determinar la correlación entre el SLH y la SAD en pacientes con asma grave, y la mejora de ambos parámetros en respuesta al tratamiento. Métodos: Se analizaron los datos de los pacientes que se inscribieron en el Registro de Asma Grave de Taiwán, una cohorte observacional prospectiva. Se realizaron periódicamente mediciones de Pleth e IOS. Se determinó la relación entre los parámetros espirométricos e IOS. Se analizaron los cambios en los parámetros clínicos y funcionales en respuesta al tratamiento. Resultados: De una muestra de 107 pacientes con asma grave, 83 (77,6%) presentaban SLH, definida mediante una relación volumen residual/capacidad pulmonar total (VR/CTP) aumentada. La mayoría de los pacientes eran mujeres de edad avanzada con peor función pulmonar y SAD, en comparación con los que no tenían SLH. El SAD por aumento de la resistencia/reactancia de las vías respiratorias se correlacionó significativamente con el SLH. La reactancia de las vías respiratorias a 5 Hz (X5) ≤-0,21 [kPa/(L/s)] detectó el SLH con un área bajo la curva ROC de 0,84 (p < 0,0001, sensibilidad = 85,2% y especificidad = 83,3%). Después de 12 meses, los pacientes que recibieron tratamiento biológico adicional presentaron una reducción significativa de las exacerbaciones, del nivel de óxido nítrico exhalado, del recuento de eosinófilos en sangre, una mejora del volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo, de la X5, y una tendencia a la reducción del cociente RV/TLC en comparación con los que no recibieron tratamiento biológico... (AU)

Respiratory system parameters in children with low severity cystic fibrosis: is there early involvement in relation to healthy peers? / Parâmetros do sistema respiratório em crianças com fibrose cística de baixa gravidade: há acometimento precoce em relação a pares saudáveis?

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare and analyze pulmonary function and respiratory mechanics parameters between healthy children and children with cystic fibrosis. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study included healthy children (HSG) and children with cystic fibrosis (CFG), aged 6-13 years, from teaching institutions and a reference center for cystic fibrosis in Florianópolis/SC, Brazil. The patients were paired by age and sex. Initially, an anthropometric evaluation was undertaken to pair the sample characteristics in both groups; the medical records of CFG were consulted for bacterial colonization, genotype, and disease severity (Schwachman-Doershuk Score — SDS) data. Spirometry and impulse oscillometry were used to assess pulmonary function. Results: In total, 110 children were included, 55 in each group. In the CFG group, 58.2% were classified as excellent by SDS, 49.1% showed the ΔF508 heterozygotic genotype, and 67.3% were colonized by some pathogens. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between both groups (p<0.05) in most pulmonary function parameters and respiratory mechanics. Conclusions: Children with cystic fibrosis showed obstructive ventilatory disorders and compromised peripheral airways compared with healthy children. These findings reinforce the early changes in pulmonary function and mechanics associated with this disease.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar e analisar parâmetros de função pulmonar e de mecânica respiratória entre escolares saudáveis e com fibrose cística (FC). Métodos: Estudo transversal que incluiu escolares saudáveis (GES) e com FC (GFC), com idades entre seis e 13 anos, provenientes de instituições de ensino e de um centro de referência da FC em Florianópolis/SC, Brasil, pareados por idade e sexo, respectivamente. Inicialmente, conduziu-se avaliação antropométrica para pareamento e caracterização de ambos os grupos e, no GFC, consultou-se prontuário médico para registro dos dados de colonização bacteriana, genótipo e gravidade da doença (Escore de Schwachman-Doershuk — ESD). Para a avaliação da função pulmonar, realizou-se espirometria e a avaliação da mecânica respiratória foi conduzida por meio do sistema de oscilometria de impulso. Resultados: Participaram 110 escolares, 55 em cada grupo. No GFC, 58,2% foram classificados pelo ESD como excelentes, 49,1% apresentaram genótipo ∆F508 heterozigoto e 67,3% eram colonizados por alguma patógeno. Houve diferença significativa (p<0,05) na maioria dos parâmetros de função pulmonar e de mecânica respiratória entre os grupos. Conclusões: Escolares com FC apresentaram distúrbio ventilatório obstrutivo e com comprometimento de vias aéreas periféricas, em comparação aos escolares hígidos. Esse evento reforça o início precoce da alteração de função pulmonar e de mecânica respiratória nessa enfermidade, evidenciados pelos achados desta investigação.

Value of estimating pulse wave velocity compared to SCORE in cardiovascular risk stratification in community pharmacies / Valor de la estimación de la velocidad de onda de pulso en comparación con SCORE en la estratificación del riesgo cardiovascular en farmacias comunitarias

Objectives Arterial stiffness is considered to be an intermediate marker with independent prognostic value. The objective of this study is to assess whether the estimation of arterial stiffness can improve CV risk stratification compared to SCORE in patients at community pharmacies. Methods Observational prospective epidemiological study in which consecutive individuals entering a participating Community Pharmacy are offered a voluntary measurement of blood pressure and estimation of pulse wave velocity by oscillometry (AGEDIO, IEM®) to stratify their CV risk according to SCORE compared to the use of arterial stiffness. Results After nine months of recruitment, data from 923 patients (570 women, 353 men) were collected. 16/122 (13.1%) patients under 40 years and 72/364 (19.8%) over 65 years of age presented pathological stiffness and could be classified as high-risk, even though being out of the age-range of SCORE. Of the 437 (47.3%) patients who were susceptible to calculating SCORE, 42/437 patients (9.6%) presented pathological arterial stiffness. Cholesterol values were available in 281 patients (64.3%). Among them, according to SCORE, only 6 (2.1%) fell into the high-risk category. Conclusions More than half of the subjects who randomly enter a community pharmacy had ages that make it impossible to calculate the CV risk by SCORE. Among them, arterial damage was detected in 18.1%. Of the other half, 9.6% presented arterial damage and, therefore, high CV risk, when SCORE only detected it in 2.1%. Therefore, estimating arterial stiffness in community pharmacies markedly improves detection of high CV risk compared to SCORE (AU)

Objetivos La rigidez arterial es un marcador intermedio con valor pronóstico independiente. Nuestro objetivo es valorar si la estimación de la rigidez arterial puede mejorar la estratificación del riesgo cardiovascular (CV) en comparación con SCORE. Métodos Estudio epidemiológico observacional prospectivo en el que se ofrece a pacientes consecutivos que entran en una farmacia participante la medición voluntaria de la presión arterial y de la velocidad de onda de pulso estimada por oscilometría (AGEDIO, IEM®) para estratificar su riesgo CV según SCORE o según la presencia de rigidez arterial. Resultados Tras 9 meses de reclutamiento, presentamos datos de 923 pacientes (570 mujeres, 353 hombres). Dieciséis/122 (13,1%) pacientes <40años y 72/364 (19,8%) >65años presentaron rigidez arterial patológica y fueron clasificados de alto riesgo, aun hallándose fuera del rango de edad de SCORE. De los 437 (47,3%) pacientes evaluables por SCORE, 42/437 pacientes (9,6%) mostraron rigidez elevada. Los valores de colesterol estaban disponibles en 281 de estos pacientes (64,3%). Entre ellos, según SCORE, solo 6 (2,1%) eran de la categoría de alto riesgo. Conclusiones Más de la mitad de sujetos que entran aleatoriamente en una farmacia comunitaria tenían edades situadas fuera de los rangos de SCORE, imposibilitando el cálculo del riesgo CV con SCORE. En este grupo se constató daño arterial en el 18,1%. En la otra mitad, el 9,6% presentaron daño vascular y, consecuentemente, riesgo elevado, mientras que SCORE solo detectó riesgo elevado en el 2,1%. Por tanto, la estimación de la rigidez arterial en farmacias comunitarias mejora claramente la detección de riesgo CV elevado en comparación con SCORE (AU)

Value of estimating pulse wave velocity compared to SCORE in cardiovascular risk stratification in community pharmacies.

OBJECTIVES: Arterial stiffness is considered to be an intermediate marker with independent prognostic value. The objective of this study is to assess whether the estimation of arterial stiffness can improve CV risk stratification compared to SCORE in patients at community pharmacies. METHODS: Observational prospective epidemiological study in which consecutive individuals entering a participating Community Pharmacy are offered a voluntary measurement of blood pressure and estimation of pulse wave velocity by oscillometry (AGEDIO, IEM®) to stratify their CV risk according to SCORE compared to the use of arterial stiffness. RESULTS: After nine months of recruitment, data from 923 patients (570 women, 353 men) were collected. 16/122 (13.1%) patients under 40 years and 72/364 (19.8%) over 65 years of age presented pathological stiffness and could be classified as high-risk, even though being out of the age-range of SCORE. Of the 437 (47.3%) patients who were susceptible to calculating SCORE, 42/437 patients (9.6%) presented pathological arterial stiffness. Cholesterol values were available in 281 patients (64.3%). Among them, according to SCORE, only 6 (2.1%) fell into the high-risk category. CONCLUSIONS: More than half of the subjects who randomly enter a community pharmacy had ages that make it impossible to calculate the CV risk by SCORE. Among them, arterial damage was detected in 18.1%. Of the other half, 9.6% presented arterial damage and, therefore, high CV risk, when SCORE only detected it in 2.1%. Therefore, estimating arterial stiffness in community pharmacies markedly improves detection of high CV risk compared to SCORE.

Pruebas de función pulmonar en el asma, más allá del protocolo diagnóstico / Pulmonary function tests in asthma, beyond the diagnostic protocol

Las pruebas funcionales respiratorias son imprescindibles para el diagnóstico y el seguimiento de los pacientes asmáticos,principalmente la espirometría forzada junto a la prueba broncodilatadora. Sin embargo, en determinados grupos de pacien-tes pueden ser necesarias o complementarias otras pruebas funcionales que no están incluidas en los protocolos diagnós-ticos de las guías de práctica clínica. Si bien estas pruebas suelen ser más complejas y no están disponibles en todos losniveles asistenciales, hay pacientes en los que hay que descartar otras posibles enfermedades respiratorias o incluso ca-racterizar mejor el asma mediante un estudio más completo de la afectación de la vía aérea. También hay que contemplarla posibilidad de la medición de la función pulmonar en el domicilio en algunos pacientes, lo que puede optimizar sucontrol y disminuir la sobrecarga de recursos sanitarios. En esta revisión describimos la evidencia actual que apoyaría enpacientes con asma el uso de la telemedicina, así como las posibles indicaciones de otras pruebas funcionales como laoscilometría, la pletismografía, la prueba de difusión y las pruebas de esfuerzo.(AU)

Respiratory function tests are essential for the diagnosis and follow-up of asthmatic patients, mainly forced spirometry toge-ther with bronchodilator testing. However, in certain groups of patients, other functional tests that are not included in thediagnostic protocols of clinical practice guidelines may be necessary or complementary. Although these tests are usuallymore complex and are not available at all levels of care, there are patients in whom other possible respiratory diseases mustbe ruled out or even to better characterize asthma through a more complete study of airway involvement. It is also necessaryto consider the possibility of measuring lung function at home in some patients, which can optimize its control and reducethe overload of health resources. In this review we describe the current evidence that would support the use of telemedici-ne in people with asthma, as well as possible indications of other functional tests such as oscillometry, plethysmography,diffusion test, and stress tests.(AU)

Rendimiento clínico de espirometría y oscilometría respiratoria para predecir crisis graves en escolares con asma / Clinical performance of spirometry and respiratory oscillometry for prediction of severe exacerbations in schoolchildren with asthma

Objetivo: Determinar el rendimiento de espirometría y oscilometría respiratoria (RO) para predecir crisis de asma graves (CAG) en niños. Métodos: En un estudio prospectivo, 148 niños (6-14 años) con asma realizaron RO, espirometría y prueba broncodilatadora. Se clasificaron en fenotipos de atrapamiento aéreo (ATA), limitación del flujo aéreo (LFA) y normal, según la espirometría y prueba broncodilatadora. A las 12 semanas fueron revalorados respecto a aparición de CAG. Se analizó el rendimiento de los parámetros de RO, espirometría y fenotipos ATA/LFA para predecir la aparición de CAG con cocientes de probabilidad positivos y negativos (LR+/LR−), área bajo la curva de curvas ROC y análisis multivariante ajustado por posibles factores de confusión. Resultados: Un 7,4% tuvo CAG en el seguimiento, con diferencias según fenotipo (Normal 2,4%; LFA 17,9%; ATA 22,2%; p=0,005). La mejor área bajo la curva fue del flujo espiratorio forzado 25-75% (FEF25-75): 0,787; intervalo de confianza 95%: 0,600-0,973. También tuvieron áreas bajo la curva significativas el área de reactancia (AX), el volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo (FEV1), el cambio post-broncodilatador en capacidad vital forzada (FVC), y FEV1/FVC. Todas las variables tenían una baja sensibilidad para predecir CAG. La mejor especificidad correspondía al fenotipo ATA: 93,8% (intervalo de confianza del 95% 87,9-97,0), pero solo FEF25-75 tenía tanto LR+ como LR− significativos. En el análisis multivariante, solo algunos parámetros de espirometría fueron significativos para predecir CAG (fenotipo ATA, FEF25-75 y FEV1/FVC). Conclusiones: La espirometría tiene un rendimiento superior a la RO para predecir CAG a medio plazo en escolares con asma. (AU)

Objective: To determine the performance of spirometry and respiratory oscillometry (RO) in the prediction of severe asthma exacerbations (SAEs) in children. Methods: In a prospective study, 148 children (age 6–14 years) with asthma were assessed with RO, spirometry and a bronchodilator test. Based on the findings of spirometry and the bronchodilator test, they were classified into 3 phenotypes: air trapping (AT), airflow limitation (AL) and normal. Twelve weeks later, they were re-evaluated in relation to the occurrence of SAEs. We analysed the performance of RO, spirometry and AT/AL phenotypes for prediction of SAEs by means of positive and negative likelihood ratios (LR+/LR–), ROC curves with the corresponding areas under the curve and a multivariate analysis adjusted for potential confounders. Results: During the followup, 7.4% of patients had SAEs, and there were differences between phenotypes (normal, 2.4%; AL, 17.9%; AT, 22.2%, P=.005). The best area under the curve corresponded to the forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity (FEF25–75): 0.787; 95% confidence interval, 0.600-0.973. Other significant areas under the curve were those for the reactance area (AX), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), the post- bronchodilator change in forced vital capacity (FVC), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. All of the variables had a low sensitivity for prediction of SAEs. The AT phenotype had the best specificity (93.8%; 95% confidence interval, 87.9-97.0), but LR+ and LR– were both significant only for the FEF25–75. In the multivariate analysis, only some spirometry parameters were significative for prediction of SAEs (AT phenotype, FEF25–75 and FEV1/FVC). Conclusions: Spirometry performed better than RO for prediction of SAEs in the medium term in schoolchildren with asthma. (AU)

Clinical performance of spirometry and respiratory oscillometry for prediction of severe exacerbations in schoolchildren with asthma.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the performance of spirometry and respiratory oscillometry (RO) in the prediction of severe asthma exacerbations (SAEs) in children. METHODS: In a prospective study, 148 children (age 6-14 years) with asthma were assessed with RO, spirometry and a bronchodilator (BD) test. Based on the findings of spirometry and the BD test, they were classified into three phenotypes: air trapping (AT), airflow limitation (AFL) and normal. Twelve weeks later, they were re-evaluated in relation to the occurrence of SAEs. We analysed the performance of RO, spirometry and AT/AFL phenotypes for prediction of SAEs by means of positive and negative likelihood ratios, ROC curves with the corresponding areas under the curve (AUCs) and a multivariate analysis adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS: During the follow-up, 7.4% of patients had SAEs, and there were differences between phenotypes (normal, 2.4%; AFL, 17.9%; AT, 22.2%, P = .005). The best AUC corresponded to the forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity (FEF25-75): 0.787; 95% confidence interval, 0.600-0.973. Other significant AUCs were those for the reactance area (AX), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), the post-BD change in forced vital capacity (FVC), and the FEV1/FVC ratio. All of the variables had a low sensitivity for prediction of SAEs. The AT phenotype had the best specificity (93.8%; 95% CI, 87.9-97.0), but the positive and negative likelihood ratios were both significant only for the FEF25-75. In the multivariate analysis, only some spirometry parameters were significative for prediction of SAEs (AT phenotype, FEF25-75 and FEV1/FVC). CONCLUSIONS: Spirometry performed better than RO for prediction of SAEs in the medium term in schoolchildren with asthma.

Trayectorias de función pulmonar en asma persistente: del preescolar al escolar / Lung function trajectories in persistent asthma: from preschool to schoolchildren

Introducción: Se han informado patrones de deterioro temprano de la función pulmonar en el asma pediátrica. Nuestro objetivo fue identificar las trayectorias de la función pulmonar en la espirometría, desde la edad preescolar hasta la edad escolar. Materiales: Estudio prospectivo realizado entre el 2016 y el 2021. Se reclutaron pacientes con asma persistente a quienes se les realizó oscilometría de impulso (IOS)-espirometría al inicio y después de 3 años. La espirometría anormal se definió de acuerdo con las guías ATS/ERS. Métodos: se utilizó χ2 y ANOVA para comparar las características clínicas y promedios de parámetros de la espirometría e IOS entre trayectorias. Resultados: 86 pacientes, promedio de edad 5,3 y 8,3 años en su primera y segunda evaluación. El 70,9% de los pacientes mantuvo la espirometría normal en ambas evaluaciones (trayectoria 1), el 9,3% presentó espirometría preescolar anormal que normalizó en la edad escolar (trayectoria 2) y el 19,8% espirometría en anormal en ambas evaluaciones (trayectoria 3). La trayectoria 3 registró menor peso promedio al nacer (2,4 kg vs 3,02 kg p = 0,04), mayor promedio de exacerbaciones (5,3 vs 2,01 p = 0,00002), mayor promedio de hospitalizaciones (0,61 vs 0,16 p = 0,04), parámetros promedio más bajos en espirometría (relación VEF1/CVF %, relación VEF0,75/CVF %, VEF0,75 L, VEF0,5 L), promedios más bajos en X5 kPa/Ls y más altos en AX kPa/Ls, que la trayectoria 1. Conclusiones: La trayectoria 1 fue la más frecuente, con persistencia de función pulmonar normal. La trayectoria 3, la segunda más frecuente, inició seguimiento con función pulmonar disminuida en la espirometría y disfunción de vía aérea pequeña en el IOS que se mantuvo en la edad escolar. Los niños que siguieron la trayectoria 3 tuvieron menor peso al nacer, más exacerbaciones y hospitalizaciones que los niños de la trayectoria 1.

Introduction: Patterns of early decline in lung function have been reported in pediatric asthma. Our objective was to identify pulmonary function trajectories in spirometry, from preschool age to school age. Materials: Prospective study conducted between 2016 and 2021. Patients with persistent asthma who underwent impulse oscillometry (IOS)-spirometry at baseline and after 3 years were recruited. Abnormal spirometry was defined according to ATS/ERS guidelines. Methods: χ2 and ANOVA was used to compare clinics characteristics and means of IOS-spirometry parameters between trajectories. Results: 86 patients, mean age of 5,3 and 8,3 years in their first and second evaluation. 70.9% of the patients maintained normal spirometry in both evaluations (Track 1), 9.3% presented abnormal preschool spirometry that normalized at school age (Track 2) and 19.8% abnormal spirometry in both evaluations (Track 3). Trajectory 3 had a lower average birth weight (2,4 kg vs 3,02 kg p = 0,04), higher average of exacerbations (5,3 vs 2,01 p = 0,00002), higher average of hospitalizations (0,61 vs 0,16 p = 0,04), lowest averages parameters in spirometry (FEV1/FVC % ratio, FEV0,75/FVC % ratio, FEV0,75 L, FEV0,5 L), lower average in X5 kPa/Ls and higher in AX kPa/Ls, than trajectory 1. Conclusions: Trajectory 1 was the most common, with persistent normal lung function. Trajectory 3, the second most frequent, started follow-up with decreased lung function in spirometry and small airway disfunction in the IOS that were maintained at school age. Children who followed trajectory 3 had lower birth weight, more exacerbations, and hospitalizations than children in trajectory 1.

Pulmonary function and medication effect in mild-stage subjects with Parkinson's disease / Função pulmonar e efeitos da medicação em pessoas com doença de Parkinson em estágio leve

Abstract Background Parkinson's disease (PD) causes a series of movement disorders, many of them starting in the early stage. Objective To analyze the pulmonary function of mild-stage subjects with PD and to investigate the effects of levodopa on it. Methods We included 21 patients with idiopathic PD and 20 healthy control subjects. The participants were submitted to spirometry and impulse oscillometry assessments. The PD patients were evaluated during the "off" and "on" phases of their anti-PD medication, which was was converted to levodopa in an equivalent daily dose. A statistical analysis was performed with cross-sectional (PD patients "off" medication versus controls) and paired (PD patients "off" medication versus PD patients "on" medication) tests. The effect of levodopa was calculated with partial Eta-squared (η2ρ). Significance was set at 5%. Results The PD patients presented normal values in the impulse oscillometry. Regarding spirometry, the results indicated an incipient obstructive ventilatory disorder in the PD group - confirmed by patients' flow-volume curves. The PD patients received a daily dose of 354.7 ± 148.2 mg of levodopa. The paired analyses showed a small effect of anti-PD medication on pulmonary parameters (η2ρ = 0.197 for spirometry and η2ρ = 0.043 for impulse oscillometry). Conclusion Patients with PD in the mild stage of the disease present pulmonary compliance and resistance compatible with normal parameters. The differences regarding the spirometric results indicate an incipient obstructive ventilatory disorder in patients with PD. Levodopa had small effect on pulmonary function in the mild stage of the disease.

Resumo Antecedentes A doença de Parkinson (DP) causa uma série de distúrbios do movimento, muitos deles se desenvolvendo na fase inicial. Objetivo Analisar função pulmonar de pessoas com DP em estágio leve e investigar o efeito da levodopa nesse processo. Métodos Vinte e um participantes com DP idiopática e vinte controles saudáveis foram incluídos na pesquisa. Todos os sujeitos foram submetidos a avaliações de espirometria e oscilometria de impulso. Participantes com DP foram avaliados nas fases 'on' e 'off' de medicação anti-parkinsoniana. A medicação dos pacientes foi convertida em dose diária de levodopa. A análise estatística foi realizada com testes transversais (Parkinson na fase 'off' da medicação vs controles) e pareados (Parkinson nas fases 'off' vs 'on' da medicação). O efeito da levodopa foi calculado pelo eta ao quadrado parcial (η2ρ). Significância foi estipulada em 5%. Resultados Pacientes com DP apresentaram valores normais na oscilometria de impulso. Na espirometria, os resultados indicaram uma desordem ventilatória obstrutiva incipiente no grupo DP - confirmada pelas curvas fluxo-volume dos pacientes. Pacientes com DP receberam uma dose diária de 354,7 ± 148,2 miligramas de levodopa. Análises pareadas mostraram baixo impacto da medicação anti-parkinsoniana nos parâmetros pulmonares (η2ρ = 0,197 na espirometria e η2ρ = 0,043 na oscilometria de impulso). Conclusão Pacientes com DP na fase leve apresentam complacência e resistência pulmonares compatíveis com parâmetros normais. Diferenças espirométricas indicam distúrbio ventilatório obstrutivo incipiente em pacientes com DP. A administração de levodopa apresentou baixo efeito na função pulmonar na fase leve da doença.

Intra-breath oscillometry for the evaluation of lung function in children and adolescents with a history of preterm birth / Oscilometria intra-breath para avaliação da função pulmonar em crianças e adolescentes com história de prematuridade

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess respiratory system impedance (Zrs) and spirometric parameters in children and adolescents with and without a history of preterm birth. Methods: We evaluated a sample of 51 subjects between 11 and 14 years of age: 35 who had a history of preterm birth (preterm group) and 16 who had been born at term (full-term group). Lung function was measured by spirometry, spectral oscillometry, and intra-breath oscillometry. Results: Neither spirometry nor spectral oscillometry revealed any statistically significant differences between the preterm and full-term groups. However, intra-breath oscillometry demonstrated significant differences between the two groups in terms of the change in resistance, reactance at end-inspiration, and the change in reactance (p < 0.05 for all). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that abnormalities in Zrs persist in children and adolescents with a history of preterm birth and that intra-breath oscillometry is more sensitive than is spectral oscillometry. Larger studies are needed in order to validate these findings and to explore the impact that birth weight and gestational age at birth have on Zrs later in life.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a impedância do sistema respiratório (Zsr) e parâmetros espirométricos em crianças e adolescentes com e sem história de prematuridade. Métodos: Foi analisada uma amostra de 51 indivíduos entre 11 e 14 anos de idade: 35 com história de prematuridade (grupo pré-termo) e 16 nascidos a termo (grupo a termo). A função pulmonar foi medida por meio de espirometria, oscilometria espectral e oscilometria intra-breath. Resultados: A espirometria e a oscilometria espectral não revelaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos pré-termo e a termo. No entanto, a oscilometria intra-breath demonstrou diferenças significativas entre os dois grupos quanto à alteração da resistência, à reatância ao final da inspiração e à alteração da reatância (p < 0,05 para todas). Conclusões: Nossos achados sugerem que as anormalidades na Zsr persistem em crianças e adolescentes com história de prematuridade e que a oscilometria intra-breath é mais sensível do que a oscilometria espectral. São necessários estudos maiores para validar esses achados e para explorar o impacto do peso e idade gestacional ao nascer na Zsr mais tarde na vida.

Evaluation of oscillometric blood pressure measurement devices available for online sale / Evaluación de los aparatos oscilométricos de medición de la presión sanguínea disponibles para comercialización en línea / Avaliação dos dispositivos oscilométricos de medida de pressão arterial disponíveis para comercialização on-line

ABSTRACT Objectives: to characterize oscillometric blood pressure measurement devices for sale in the virtual market and identify which ones have undergone a validation study. Methods: this was a cross sectional study. The search for devices for sale was conducted on websites, and the sample was composed of 137 devices obtained from 644 ads. We conducted a bibliographic survey in five databases and web pages enlisting devices submitted for validation. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to check data distribution, followed by Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests for comparisons, using the SAS 9.4 program. Results: only 16.7% of the devices were validated. The home devices ranged from USD 10.57 to USD 275.67. Only 102 ads informed the cuff size, with different nomenclatures. Conclusions: most ads contained non-validated devices, which were cheaper. We identified some ads falsely informing validation.

RESUMEN Objetivos: caracterizar aparatos oscilométricos de medición de la presión sanguínea a la venta en el mercado virtual e identificar cuales pasaron por estudio de validación. Métodos: discorre de un estudio transversal. La búsqueda de equipos a la venta fue realizada en páginas de internet, y la muestra fue composta por 137 equipos, obtenidos en 644 anuncios. Realizado levantamiento bibliográfico en cinco bases de datos y consultadas páginas de internet que registran equipos sometidos a validación. Utilizadas las pruebas Kolmogorov-Smirnov para verificación de la distribución de los datos, seguidos de Mann-Whitney y Kruskal-Wallis para comparaciones, mediante el programa SAS 9.4. Resultados: solamente 16,7% de los aparatos eran validados. Equipos domiciliares presentaron variancia de R$ 58,70 a R$ 1.531. Solo 102 anuncios informaron las dimensiones del brazalete, con nomenclaturas diferentes. Conclusiones: la mayoría de los anuncios contenía equipos no validados, que eran más baratos. Fueron identificados anuncios con informaciones falsas sobre validación.

RESUMO Objetivos: caracterizar os dispositivos oscilométricos de medida da pressão arterial à venda no mercado virtual e identificar quais passaram por estudo de validação. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo transversal. A busca dos aparelhos à venda foi realizada em páginas da internet, e a amostra foi composta por 137 aparelhos, obtidos em 644 anúncios. Foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico em cinco bases de dados e consultadas páginas da internet que registram aparelhos submetidos à validação. Utilizaram-se os testes Kolmogorov-Smirnov para verificação da distribuição dos dados, seguidos de Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis para comparações, por meio do programa SAS 9.4. Resultados: somente 16,7% dos dispositivos eram validados. Os aparelhos domiciliares apresentaram variação de R$ 58,70 a R$ 1.531. Apenas 102 anúncios informaram as dimensões da braçadeira, com nomenclaturas diferentes. Conclusões: a maioria dos anúncios continha aparelhos não validados, que eram mais baratos. Foram identificados anúncios com informações falsas sobre validação.

Función pulmonar oscilometría de impulso en pediatría: procedimiento y aplicación clínica / Pulmonary function impulse oscillometry in pediatrics: procedure and clinical application

La Oscilometría de Impulso (IOS) es una técnica no invasiva que evalúa las propiedades mecánicas de todo el sistema respiratorio durante la respiración tranquila. Mide la impedancia total del sistema respiratorio, evaluando la resistencia total de la vía aérea, la resistencia de la vía aérea alta y las propiedades elásticas del pulmón. Detecta el compromiso de la vía aérea periférica en forma muy precoz, antes que la espirometría, y es útil en niños pequeños porque no requiere maniobras de espiración forzada. Permite evaluar la respuesta broncodilatadora y broncoconstrictora a través de pruebas de provocación bronquial para el diagnóstico de hiperreactividad bronquial. La IOS tiene un rol en la evaluación temprana y seguimiento de la función pulmonar en niños con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas, principalmente asma bronquial, displasia broncopulmonar y fibrosis quística. Este artículo revisa los aspectos fisiológicos, técnicos y aplicación clínica de la IOS, considerando las últimas recomendaciones para la estandarización del examen y las limitaciones que dificultan su interpretación .

Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) is a non-invasive technique that assesses the mechanical properties of the entire respiratory system during quiet breathing. It measures the total impedance of the respiratory system by evaluating total airway resistance, upper airway resistance, and elastic properties of the lung. It detects peripheral airway compromise very early, before spirometry, and is useful in young children because it does not require forced expiration maneuvers. It allows evaluating the bronchodilator and bronchoconstrictor response through bronchial provocation tests for the diagnosis of bronchial hyperreactivity. The IOS has a role in the early evaluation and monitoring of lung function in children with chronic respiratory diseases, mainly bronchial asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and cystic fibrosis. This article reviews the physiological, technical, and clinical application aspects, considering the latest recommendations for the standardization of the test and the limitations that hinder its interpretation.

Alteraciones de la función pulmonar medida por espirometría y oscilometría de impulso en niños asmáticos con sobrepeso y obesidad / Alterations in lung function as measured by spirometry and impulse oscillometry in asthmatic children with overweight and obesity

INTRODUCCIÓN: El incremento del índice de masa corporal afecta la función pulmonar en el asma. Objetivo: determinar si existen diferencias entre asmáticos con estado nutricional normal, sobrepeso y obesidad en cuanto a alteraciones de la oscilometría de impulso (IOS) y espirometría. MÉTODO: Estudio realizado en niños y adolescentes con asma persistente. Se practicó sucesivamente IOS y Espirometría pre y post- broncodilatador según criterios ATS/ERS/SER. Los pacientes se clasificaron en: eutróficos (AE), con sobrepeso (ASP) y obesos (AO). Se compararon promedios de valores basales y con respuesta broncodilatadora (RB) en espirometría e IOS, con análisis de varianzas ANOVA y test de Tukey post hoc. Se consideró un poder de 80% y error α de 5%. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 559 pacientes, promedio de edad 9,2 años, 50,9% varones. AE 52,4%, ASP 31,3% y AO 16,3%. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre AO vs AE (X5, AX, D5-20, VEF1/CVF, FEF25-75/CVF, RB VEF1), y entre ASP vs AE (AX, D5-20, VEF1/CVF). También se encontraron diferencias significativas en varones, no encontradas en las mujeres (X5, D5-20, VEF1/CVF, RB CVF, RB VEF1). CONCLUSIONES: Los niños asmáticos con sobrepeso y obesidad, tienen un mayor compromiso de los índices de función pulmonar medida por espirometría e IOS que los asmáticos con estado nutricional normal. Existen diferencias de género en las alteraciones espirometría e IOS.

INTRODUCTION: Increased body mass index asthma affects lung function in asthma. Objective: to determine if asthmatics with overweight or obesity have alterations in Impulse oscillometry (IOS) and spirometry compared to eutrophic METHOD: Study carried out in children and adolescents with persistent asthma. IOS-Spirometry pre and post bronchodilator were performed successively according to ATS/ERS/SER criteria. The patients were classified as: eutrophic (AE), overweight (ASP) and obese (OA). Baseline and bronchodilator response (BR) averages were compared in spirometry and IOS with ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc analysis of variance. A power of 80% and α error of 5% were considered. RESULTS: 559 patients were analyzed, mean age 9.2 years, 50.9% male. AE 52.4%, ASP 31.3% and OA 16.3%. Significant differences were found between OA vs AE (X5, AX, D5-20, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75 / FVC, RB FEV1), and between ASP vs AE (AX, D5-20, FEV1/FVC). Significant differences were also found in men, not women (X5, D5-20, FEV1/FVC, BR FVC, BR FEV1). CONCLUSIONS: Asthmatic children with overweight and obesity have a greater compromise of pulmonary function parameters measured by spirometry and IOS than asthmatics with normal nutritional status. There are gender differences in spirometry and IOS alterations.

Técnica de oscilações forçadas na avaliação e manejo de crianças asmáticas: uma revisão narrativa / Forced oscillation technique in the assessment and management of asthmatic children: a narrative review

Asthma is considered the most prevalent chronic disease in children. The pulmonary function measurements are important in the evaluation of the disease, being able to confirm the diagnosis by demonstrating the reversibility of the obstruction as well as detecting risks of poor prognosis in the control of asthma. However, the most common methods for analyzing pulmonary function in this age group have restrictions on its applicability, especially due to the need for cooperation on the part of patients. The forced oscillation technique (FOT) is considered a modern tool capable of estimating measures of respiratory mechanics related to the lungs. This method is easily applicable due to the low need for patient cooperation, an important element in the assessment of children. The aim of this study is to review the clinical utility of the Forced Oscillation Technique in the pulmonary assessment of asthmatic children. The bibliographic search covered the years between 1950 and 2019, in the databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS). It was used as a search strategy the combination of the following Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms: "asthma", "oscillometry" and "child" crossed through the AND and OR Boolean connectors. In asthmatic children, FOT showed greater accuracy in the evaluation of smaller caliber peripheral airways, which can be applied as a complementary method to spirometry to strengthen the diagnosis, enabling a better understanding of the disease and its progression.

A asma é considerada a doença crônica de maior incidência em crianças. As medidas de função pulmonar são importantes na avaliação da doença, podendo confirmar o diagnóstico pela demonstração de reversibilidade da obstrução assim como detectar riscos de mau prognóstico no controle da asma. Entretanto, os métodos mais usuais para análise da função pulmonar nesta faixa etária apresentam restrições em sua aplicabilidade, especialmente pela necessidade de cooperação por parte dos pacientes. A técnica de oscilações forçadas (FOT) é considerada uma ferramenta moderna capaz de estimar medidas da mecânica respiratória relativas aos pulmões. Este método apresenta fácil aplicabilidade pela baixa necessidade de cooperação do paciente, elemento importante na avaliação de crianças. O objetivo deste estudo é revisar a utilidade clínica da Técnica de Oscilações Forçadas na avaliação pulmonar de crianças asmáticas. A busca bibliográfica contemplou os anos entre 1950 e 2019, nas bases de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Foi utilizada como estratégia de busca a combinação dos seguintes Medical Subject Headings(MeSH) terms: "asthma", "oscillometry" e "child" cruzados por meio dos conectores booleanos AND e OR. Em crianças asmáticas, a FOT mostrou maior acurácia na avaliação de vias aéreas periféricas de menor calibre, podendo ser aplicada como método complementar a espirometria para encorpar o diagnóstico, possibilitando compreender melhor a doença e sua progressão.

Do impulse oscillometry parameters differ between children and adolescents with symptoms of rhinitis and those without? / Há diferenças entre parâmetros de impulso oscilométricos de crianças e adolescentes com e sem sintomas de rinite?

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare impulse oscillometry parameters between healthy children and adolescents with symptoms of rhinitis and those without. Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study of healthy individuals 7-14 years of age. Health status was determined through the use of questionnaires. We performed anthropometric measurements, impulse oscillometry, and spirometry. Results: The sample comprised 62 students, with a mean age of 9.58 ± 2.08 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 17.96 ± 3.10 kg/m2. The students were divided into two groups: those with symptoms of rhinitis (n = 29) and those without such symptoms (n = 33). The oscillometry results and anthropometric parameters were normal in both groups and did not differ significantly between the two. The variables age, height, and body mass, respectively, correlated negatively and moderately with most of the following parameters: total airway resistance (r = −0.529, r = −0.548, and r = −0.433); central airway resistance (r = −0.441, r = −0.468, and r = −0.439); respiratory impedance (r = −0.549, r = −0.567, and r = −0.455); reactance at 5 Hz (r = 0.506, r = −0.525, and r = −0.414); reactance area (r = −0.459, r = −0.471, and r = −0.358); and resonance frequency (r = −0.353, r = −0.371, and r = −0.293). We found that BMI did not correlate significantly with any of the parameters evaluated. The same was true when we analyzed each group in isolation. Conclusions: In our sample, impulse oscillometry parameters did not differ between the students who had symptoms of rhinitis and those who did not.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar parâmetros de impulso oscilométricos em crianças e adolescentes saudáveis com e sem sintomas de rinite. Métodos: Estudo transversal analítico com indivíduos saudáveis com idade de 7-14 anos. A higidez foi determinada por meio de questionários, e foram realizadas medições antropométricas, oscilometria de impulso e espirometria. Resultados: A amostra total foi composta por 62 escolares (média de idade = 9,58 ± 2,08 anos e média de índice de massa corpórea (IMC) = 17,96 ± 3,10 kg/m2). A amostra total foi dividida em grupos com (n = 29) e sem sintomas de rinite (n = 33), que apresentaram resultados normais nos parâmetros oscilométricos e antropométricos, sem diferenças entre os grupos. As variáveis idade, estatura e massa corporal, respectivamente, correlacionaram-se, em sua grande maioria, negativa e moderadamente com os parâmetros resistência total das vias aéreas (r = −0,529; r = −0,548; e r = −0,433), resistência central das vias aéreas (r = −0,441; r = −0,468; e r = −0,439), impedância respiratória (r = −0,549; r = −0,567; e r = −0,455), reatância a 5 Hz (r = 0,506; r = −0,525; e r = −0,414), área de reatância (r = −0,459; r = −0,471; e r = −0,358) e frequência de ressonância (r = −0,353; r = −0,371; e r = −0,293). O IMC não se correlacionou significativamente com os parâmetros avaliados. O mesmo comportamento foi observado analisando-se os grupos isoladamente. Conclusões: Em nossa amostra, escolares que apresentam sintomas de rinite não apresentaram alterações nos parâmetros de impulso oscilométricos quando comparados àqueles sem esses sintomas.

Optimización del desempeño del observador al medir la presión arterial en el consultorio: declaración de posición de la Comisión Lancet de Hipertensión / Optimizing observer performance of clinic blood Pressure measurement: a position statement from the Lancet Commission on Hypertension Group / Otimização do desempenho do observador na medição clínica da pressão arterial: posicionamento do Grupo da Lancet Commission on Hypertension

RESUMEN La hipertensión arterial es una causa modificable muy prevalente de enfermedades cardiovasculares, accidentes cerebrovasculares y muerte. Medir con exactitud la presión arterial es fundamental, dado que un error de medición de 5 mmHg puede ser motivo para clasificar incorrectamente como hipertensas a 84 millones de personas en todo el mundo. En la presente declaración de posición se resumen los procedimientos para optimizar el desempeño del observador al medir la presión arterial en el consultorio, con atención especial a los entornos de ingresos bajos o medianos, donde esta medición se ve complicada por limitaciones de recursos y tiempo, sobrecarga de trabajo y falta de suministro eléctrico. Es posible reducir al mínimo muchos errores de medición con una preparación adecuada de los pacientes y el uso de técnicas estandarizadas. Para simplificar la medición y prevenir errores del observador, deben usarse tensiómetros semiautomáticos o automáticos de manguito validados, en lugar del método por auscultación. Pueden ayudar también la distribución de tareas, la creación de un área específica de medición y el uso de aparatos semiautomáticos o de carga solar. Es fundamental garantizar la capacitación inicial y periódica de los integrantes del equipo de salud. Debe considerarse la implementación de programas de certificación de bajo costo y fácilmente accesibles con el objetivo de mejorar la medición de la presión arterial.(AU)

ABSTRACT High blood pressure (BP) is a highly prevalent modifiable cause of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and death. Accurate BP measurement is critical, given that a 5-mmHg measurement error may lead to incorrect hypertension status classification in 84 million individuals worldwide. This position statement summarizes procedures for optimizing observer performance in clinic BP measurement, with special attention given to low-tomiddle- income settings, where resource limitations, heavy workloads, time constraints, and lack of electrical power make measurement more challenging. Many measurement errors can be minimized by appropriate patient preparation and standardized techniques. Validated semi-automated/automated upper arm cuff devices should be used instead of auscultation to simplify measurement and prevent observer error. Task sharing, creating a dedicated measurement workstation, and using semi-automated or solar-charged devices may help. Ensuring observer training, and periodic re-training, is critical. Low-cost, easily accessible certification programs should be considered to facilitate best BP measurement practice.(AU)

RESUMO A hipertensão é uma causa altamente prevalente de doença cardiovascular, acidente vascular cerebral e morte. A medição precisa da pressão arterial (PA) é um aspecto crítico, uma vez que erros de mensuração da ordem de 5 mmHg podem levar a uma classificação incorreta do status de hipertensão em 84 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. O presente posicionamento resume os procedimentos para otimizar o desempenho do observador (o indivíduo responsável pela mensuração da PA) na mensuração clínica da PA, com atenção especial para contextos de baixa a média renda, onde recursos limitados, cargas de trabalho pesadas, restrições de tempo e falta de energia elétrica tornam mais desafiadora a tarefa de medir a PA. Muitos erros de mensuração podem ser minimizados pela preparação adequada do paciente e pelo uso de técnicas padronizadas. Para simplificar a mensuração e evitar erros do observador, devem-se utilizar dispositivos semiautomatizados ou automatizados validados, com manguito para braço, ao invés de auscultação. O compartilhamento de tarefas, a criação de uma estação de trabalho dedicada à mensuração e o uso de dispositivos semiautomatizados ou com carga solar podem ajudar. É essencial que seja assegurado o treinamento e retreinamento periódico do observador. Programas de certificação de baixo custo e de fácil acesso devem ser considerados para facilitar a adoção das melhores práticas na mensuração da PA.(AU)

Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriasis Patients: Clinical, Functional and Morphological Parameters / Risco Cardiovascular em Pacientes Psoriásicos: Avaliação de Parâmetros Clínicos, Funcionais e Morfológicos

Abstract Background: Psoriasis correlates with metabolic disorders, early atheromatosis and increased cardiovascular risk. Objectives: To assess markers of cardiovascular disease in psoriatic patients. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study involving 11 psoriatic participants and 33 controls. Anthropometric, biochemical, hemodynamic and imaging parameters were evaluated. Arterial stiffness was assessed by oscillometric measurement of the brachial artery. Intima-media thickness (IMT) and left ventricular diastolic function were assessed by Doppler echography and echocardiography. Between-group comparisons of numerical variables were performed by the Student's t-test or Wilcoxon Mann-Whitney test for independent samples. Significance level was set at 5%. Results: Psoriatic patients showed increased pulse wave velocity (PWV) (9.1 ± 1.8 vs 8.0 ± 2 m/s, p = 0.033), IMT of the left common carotid artery (p = 0.018) and a higher percentage of patients above the 75th percentile according to the ELSA table when compared with controls (54.5 vs 18.2%, p = 0.045). Psoriatic patients also showed an increase in peripheral/central systolic blood pressure (137.1 ± 13.2 vs 122.3 ± 11.6 mmHg, p = 0.004)/(127 ± 13 vs 112.5 ± 10.4 mmHg, p = 0.005), peripheral/central diastolic blood pressure (89.9 ± 8.9 vs 82.2 ± 8, p = 0.022)/(91 ± 9.3 vs 82.2 ± 8.3, p = 0.014), total cholesterol (252 ± 43.5 vs 198 ± 39.8 mg/dL, p < 0.001), LDL cholesterol (167 ± 24 vs 118 ± 40.8 mg/dL, p < 0.001) and C-reactive protein (7.6 ± 35.4 vs 1 ± 1.2 mg/L p < 0.001) compared with controls. Conclusion: Psoriasis patients show increased PWV, IMT, peripheral and central blood pressures, and serum cholesterol and C-reactive protein levels, denoting a higher cardiovascular risk.

Resumo Fundamento: A psoríase correlaciona-se a distúrbios metabólicos, ateromatose precoce e aumento do risco cardiovascular. Objetivos: Avaliar marcadores de doença cardiovascular na população psoriásica. Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal, envolvendo 11 participantes psoriásicos e 33 controles. Foram avaliados parâmetros antropométricos, laboratoriais, hemodinâmicos e de imagem. A rigidez arterial foi avaliada por oscilometria da artéria braquial. A espessura médio-intimal (EMI) e a função diastólica do ventrículo esquerdo foram avaliadas por meio da ecografia e ecocardiografia Doppler. As comparações de variáveis numéricas entre grupos foram realizadas por teste t-Student e Wilcoxon Mann-Whitney para amostras independentes, adotando-se o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Os pacientes psoriásicos apresentaram aumento de VOP (9,1 ± 1,8 e 8 ± 2 m/s, p = 0,033), EMI da artéria carótida comum esquerda (p = 0,018) e maior proporção de percentil > 75 pela tabela ELSA (54,5 e 18,2%, p = 0,045) e) quando comparados aos controles. Pacientes psoriásicos também mostraram aumento nos seguintes parâmetros em relação ao grupo controle, respectivamente: pressão arterial sistólica periférica/central (137,1 ± 13,2 e 122,3 ± 11,6 mmHg, p = 0,004)/(127 ± 13 e 112,5 ± 10,4 mmHg, p = 0,005), pressão arterial diastólica periférica/central (89,9 ± 8,9 e 82,2 ± 8 mmHg, p = 0,022) / (91 ± 9,3 e 82,2 ± 8,3 mmHg, p = 0,014), colesterol total (252 ± 43,5 e 198 ± 39,8 mg/dL, p < 0,001), colesterol LDL (167 ± 24 e 118 ± 40,8 mg/dL, p < 0,001) e proteína C reativa (7,6 ± 35,4 e 1 ± 1,2 mg/L, p<0,001). Conclusão: Pacientes psoriásicos apresentam elevações de VOP e EMI, além de maiores pressões arteriais periféricas e centrais, níveis séricos de colesterol e de proteína C reativa, denotando maior risco cardiovascular.

Mecânica respiratória de pacientes com obesidade mórbida / Respiratory mechanics of patients with morbid obesity

RESUMO Objetivo avaliar os diferentes componentes da resistência do sistema respiratório e a força muscular respiratória, bem como investigar a ocorrência de limitação de fluxo expiratório (LFE) de pacientes obesos mórbidos (OM) na posição sentada. Métodos a amostra foi composta de OM (IMC ≥ 40 kg/m2) e de indivíduos não obesos (NO) com IMC entre 18 e 30 kg/m2. O protocolo foi composto de: avaliação antropométrica e da função respiratória (espirometria, pressões inspiratória (PIM) e expiratória máximas (PEM) e oscilometria de impulso). Na comparação entre os grupos, foi utilizado o teste T para amostras não pareadas. As correlações foram avaliadas pelo teste de Pearson, e o nível de significância foi de 5%. Resultados Foram avaliados 50 OM (idade 40,0 ± 10,4 anos, 1,64 ± 0,09 m, 138,8 ± 33,6 kg e 50,7 ± 8,9 kg/m2), além de 30 NO (idade 37,6 ± 11,5 anos, 1,67 ± 0,09 m, 65,2 ± 10,3 kg e 23,2 ± 22 kg/m2). Os OM apresentaram maiores valores de resistência total, central, de vias aéreas, tecidual e periférica quando comparados aos NO. Nenhum paciente apresentou LFE. A circunferência abdominal se associou com variáveis espirométricas PIM e PEM. A relação cintura-quadril se correlacionou com variáveis de mecânica respiratória, além das espirométricas PIM e PEM. Conclusões pacientes com obesidade mórbida e sem padrão espirométrico obstrutivo apresentam aumento nas resistências total, de vias aéreas, periférica e tecidual do sistema respiratório quando comparados a não obesos. Esses indivíduos, entretanto, não apresentam limitação de fluxo expiratório e redução da força muscular respiratória.

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the different components of the resistance of the respiratory system, respiratory muscle strength and to investigate the occurrence of expiratory flow limitation (EFL) in patients with morbid obesity (MO) when seated. Methods The sample was composed of MO (BMI≥40 kg/m2) and non-obese individuals (NO) with a BMI between 18 and 30 kg/m2. The protocol consisted of the anthropometric assessment and the following measures of respiratory function: spirometry, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures (MIP and MEP, respectively) and impulse oscillometry. The group comparison was performed using T-test for unpaired samples. The correlations were evaluated by the Pearson test with a significance level of 5%. Results Fifty MO (age 40±10.4 years, 1.64±0.09 m, 138.8±33.6 kg and 50.7±8.9 kg/m2), and 30 NO (age 37.6±11.5 years, 1.67±0.09 m, 65.2±10.3 kg and 23.2±22 kg/m2) were evaluated. The MO showed higher values of total, peripheral, airways, tissue and central resistance when compared to the NO. No patient showed EFL. The waist circumference was associated with spirometric variables, MIP, and MEP. The waist-to-hip ratio was correlated to respiratory mechanics and spirometric variables, MIP, and MEP. Conclusion Morbidly obese patients with no obstructive spirometric pattern show increased total, airway, peripheral, and tissue respiratory system resistance when compared to nonobese. These individuals, however, do not present with expiratory flow limitation and reduced respiratory muscles strength.

Oscilometria de impulso e espirometria em escolares submetidos ao teste de caminhada de seis minutos / Impulse oscillometry and spirometry in schoolers submitted to the six-minute walk test

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar as repercussões do teste de esforço submáximo na mecânica respiratória e na função pulmonar de escolares. Métodos: Estudo transversal com escolares de 7 a 14 anos submetidos à avaliação da mecânica respiratória por sistema de oscilometria de impulso (IOS) e da função pulmonar pela espirometria. Realizou-se também o teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6), todos segundo os padrões da Sociedade Torácica Americana. O TC6 foi executado duas vezes com intervalo de 30 minutos entre cada teste. O IOS e a espirometria foram feitos antes do primeiro TC6 (pré-TC6) e repetidos imediatamente após o primeiro TC6 (pós-TC61) e após o segundo TC6 (pós-TC62). A comparação dos resultados nos três tempos do estudo se deu por análise de variância para medidas repetidas (teste post-hoc de Bonferroni) ou teste de Friedman, sendo significante p≤0,05. Resultados: Participaram 21 sujeitos; 53% masculinos e idade média de 10,9±2,3 anos. Encontraram-se diferenças entre resistência total (R5) e resistência central das vias aéreas (R20) nos 3 tempos do estudo (p=0,025 e p=0,041, respectivamente). A análise post-hoc indicou aumento de resistência R5 entre pré-TC6 e pós-TC61 (R5=0,540±0,100 versus 0,590±0,150 kPa/L/s, p=0,013; e R20=0,440±0,800 versus 0,470±0,100 kPa/L/s, p=0,038). A única variável espirométrica com alteração no decorrer do tempo foi o fluxo expiratório forçado 25-75% (FEF25-75%) (p=0,003). Conclusões: As repercussões encontradas foram: aumento da resistência total e da resistência central das vias aéreas e redução do FEF25-75% após o TC6 em escolares, sugerindo a necessidade de mais atenção na realização de testes submáximos em crianças com alguma predisposição a alterações das vias aéreas.

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify repercussions of submaximal exercise testing on respiratory mechanics and pulmonary function in schoolchildren. Methods: Cross-sectional study, with children aged 7 to 14 years, who had their respiratory mechanics assessed by impulse oscillometry (IOS), and pulmonary function by spirometry. They performed the six-minute walk test (6MWT), as per the standards by the American Thoracic Society. The 6MWT was performed twice with a 30-minute interval. IOS and spirometry were performed before the first 6MWT (Pre-6MWT) and immediately after the first (Post-6MWT1) and second walking tests (Post-6MWT2). The results in these three phases were compared by analysis of variance for repeated measures (post-hoc Bonferroni test) or by the Friedman's test, with p≤0.05 considered significant. Results: Twenty-one subjects participated in the study: 53% were males and mean age was 10.9±2.3 years. There were differences between total resistance (R5) and central airway resistance (R20) at the three phases of assessment (p=0.025 and p=0.041, respectively). Post-hoc analysis indicated increase in R5 when Pre-6MWT and Post-6MWT1 were compared (R5=0.540±0.100 versus 0.590±0.150 kPa/L/s, p=0.013; and R20=0.440±0.800 versus 0.470±0.100 kPa/L/s, p=0.038). Forced expiratory flow 25-75% (FEF25-75%) changed over time (p=0.003). Conclusions: Repercussions were: increase in central and total airway resistance and reduction of FEF25-75% after 6MWT in schoolchildren, suggesting that greater attention should be given to submaximal tests in children with predisposition to airways alterations.