ArticleInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Detection of Small Airway Dysfunction in Asymptomatic Smokers with Preserved Spirometry: The Value of the Impulse Oscillometry System.
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Abstract
purposeSmoking-induced bronchiolitis with progressive small airway dysfunction (SAD) is a leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We investigated the value of using the impulse oscillometry system (IOS) to detect SAD in asymptomatic smokers with preserved spirometry. PATIENTS AND
methodsWe included 75 asymptomatic smokers (37 females, mean age 47±12 years, 26±17 pack/year) with preserved spirometry [forced expiratory volume at 1st second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ≥0.70 and normal FVC] and 34 never-smokers (19 females, mean age 42±15 years).
resultsIn smokers, pack/years were significantly related to spirometry and IOS parameters (p < 0.05). The values of the fall in resistance from 5 Hz to 20 Hz (R5 - R20) were significantly and inversely related to the values of the ratio of forced expiratory volume in 3 and in 6 seconds (FEV
conclusionThis study demonstrates that IOS has the potential to detect SAD in asymptomatic heavy smokers with preserved spirometry and with FEV3/FEV6 values in the normal range. We confirm that IOS provides parameters which can complement traditional measurements of pulmonary function.
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