Effect of Using Bedside Leukocyte Filter on Pulmonary Functions in Patients with Thalassemia Major

In settings of limited health resources, using leukocyte-filtered blood is limited to patients with leukocyte-mediated complications. The aim of this study was to determine the patterns of lung dysfunction among patients with β-thalassemia major (BTM) after the application of the leukostop filter during transfusion for a period of 6 months. The study included 30 patients with transfusion-dependent BTM divided into two groups according to the use of leukocyte filter. Group I included 15 patients with BTM allocated to use the leukocyte filter before each blood transfusion for 6 months and group II included 15 patients with BTM using nonleukocyte-filtered blood. Patients with history of airway disease and smokers were excluded. Chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests (PFT) using spirometry were done for each patient at baseline and after the use of the leukocyte filter for 6 months. No significant difference was found at baseline PFTs in both groups, the distribution of obstructive pulmonary disease significantly improved in group I in the postfilter evaluation, P < 0.05, however no change in pulmonary disease distribution in group II. A statistical significance improvement in forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1st second (FEV1) and FEV1/FVC in postfilter evaluation, while in group II a decline in FEV1, FVC, and no significant change in FEV1/FVC ratio. There was no correlation between serum ferritin and PFT results. Conclusion: Pulmonary function abnormalities, although subclinical is not an infrequent finding in patients with BTM; leukofiltred blood may improve PFT.     

Pulmonary function test in transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia major patients: a pilot study

Lung involvement is one of known complications of thalassemia. The aim of this study was to determine predominant type of pulmonary dysfunction and its relationship to iron overload in β-thalassemia children. Fifty thalassemia major children with treatment of regular blood transfusion and desferrioxamine participated in the study. Thirty-three boys and 17 girls (median age 12.5 years) with β-thalassemia enrolled in the study. Other information including body mass index, hematocrit, and the number of years of blood transfusion were recorded. Serum ferritin level and hematocrit were 3346 ± 1667 mg/dL and 27.7 ± 2, respectively. Pulmonary function tests were performed in all subjects for detecting pulmonary dysfunction. Thirty-five patients (70%) with thalassemia had abnormal result of spirometry. Obstructive airway disease based on reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)) and FEV(1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) ratio <80% was detected in 4 patients (8%). Six patients (12%) showed restrictive pattern, as defined by a reduction FVC <80% and FEV(1)/FVC ratio ≥80%. In this study, small airway involvement based on presence of forced expiratory flow (FEF(25%-75%)) <60%, FEV(1)/FVC ratio >70%, and FVC >80% was detected in 25 subjects (50%). Decreased values of peak expiratory flow rate (PEF) were detected in 23 (46%) and low FEV(1) in 10 (20%) subjects. There was no significant correlation between abnormal pulmonary function test and serum ferritin level in children with thalassemia. This study showed small airway disease was predominant abnormality in thalassemia patients, although additional larger studies are needed to evaluate underlying mechanisms and validate these findings.     

昆明市5~14岁儿童肺通气功能参数实测值与Zap

目的 研究昆明市5~14岁健康儿童肺通气功能主要参数实测值占Zapletal方程式预计值的百分比,为临床准确判断肺通气功能提供依据。方法 纳入昆明市5~14岁健康儿童702名,其中男352名,女350名。采用Jaeger肺功能仪测定用力肺活量（FVC）、第1秒用力呼气容积（FEV1）、1秒率（FEV1/FVC）、最大中期呼气流量（MMEF）、用力呼气25%肺活量时瞬时流量（FEF25）、用力呼气50%肺活量时瞬时流量（FEF50）、用力呼气75%肺活量时瞬时流量（FEF75）、最高呼气流量（PEF）、每分钟最大通气量（MVV）,共9项指标,以肺功能仪中提供的Zalpetal预计值公式得出的数值作为所选择儿童的预计值,计算其实测值占预计值的百分比。结果 在702名儿童中,肺通气功能主要参数PEF、FVC、FEV1、FEV1/FVC、MVV实测值占预计值百分比的均值分别波动于102%~114%、94%~108%、98%~113%、98%~107%、141%~183%。气道流速指标功能参数FEF25、FEF50、FEF75、MMEF实测值占预计值百分比分别波动于98%~116%、85%~102%、71%~98%、83%~100%。各参数PEF、FVC、FEV1、FEV1/FVC、MVV、FEF25、FEF50、FEF75、MMEF实测值占Zapletal方程式预计值百分比的下限分别为88.2%、88.4%、92.0%、94.4%、118.5%、82.9%、70.0%、62.1%、70.1%。结论 昆明地区5~14岁健康儿童肺通气功能参数水平与Zapletal方程式提供的正常值存在一定差异;该地区此年龄段的健康儿童肺通气功能参数PEF、FVC、FEV、FEV1/FVC、MVV、FEF25、FEF50、FEF75、MMEF实测值占预计值百分比的正常参考值下限可考虑分别设为88.2%、88.4%、92.0%、94.4%、118.5%、82.9%、70.0%、62.1%、70.1%。     

昆明市5~14岁儿童肺通气功能参数实测值与Zap

目的 研究昆明市5~14岁健康儿童肺通气功能主要参数实测值占Zapletal方程式预计值的百分比,为临床准确判断肺通气功能提供依据。方法 纳入昆明市5~14岁健康儿童702名,其中男352名,女350名。采用Jaeger肺功能仪测定用力肺活量（FVC）、第1秒用力呼气容积（FEV1）、1秒率（FEV1/FVC）、最大中期呼气流量（MMEF）、用力呼气25%肺活量时瞬时流量（FEF25）、用力呼气50%肺活量时瞬时流量（FEF50）、用力呼气75%肺活量时瞬时流量（FEF75）、最高呼气流量（PEF）、每分钟最大通气量（MVV）,共9项指标,以肺功能仪中提供的Zalpetal预计值公式得出的数值作为所选择儿童的预计值,计算其实测值占预计值的百分比。结果 在702名儿童中,肺通气功能主要参数PEF、FVC、FEV1、FEV1/FVC、MVV实测值占预计值百分比的均值分别波动于102%~114%、94%~108%、98%~113%、98%~107%、141%~183%。气道流速指标功能参数FEF25、FEF50、FEF75、MMEF实测值占预计值百分比分别波动于98%~116%、85%~102%、71%~98%、83%~100%。各参数PEF、FVC、FEV1、FEV1/FVC、MVV、FEF25、FEF50、FEF75、MMEF实测值占Zapletal方程式预计值百分比的下限分别为88.2%、88.4%、92.0%、94.4%、118.5%、82.9%、70.0%、62.1%、70.1%。结论 昆明地区5~14岁健康儿童肺通气功能参数水平与Zapletal方程式提供的正常值存在一定差异;该地区此年龄段的健康儿童肺通气功能参数PEF、FVC、FEV、FEV1/FVC、MVV、FEF25、FEF50、FEF75、MMEF实测值占预计值百分比的正常参考值下限可考虑分别设为88.2%、88.4%、92.0%、94.4%、118.5%、82.9%、70.0%、62.1%、70.1%。     

Pulmonary function abnormalities in children treated with whole lung irradiation

BACKGROUND: We sought to determine the prevalence of abnormal pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in a cohort of children who had received whole lung irradiation (WLI) for treatment of metastatic disease. PROCEDURE: This was a retrospective (1988-2003) chart review that included all children treated at our institution with WLI who had undergone PFT. Data abstracted included oncologic diagnosis, radiation dose and fractionation, spirometry (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25%-75%), plethysmography (TLC, FRC, RV, RV/TLC), diffusing capacity (DLCO), and respiratory muscle strength (MIP, MEP). PFTs were normalized according to standard deviation (Z) scores. RESULTS: Thirty patients were identified who had one or more PFT. The incidence of mild, moderate, or severe reductions in FEV1 was 30%, 10%, and 10%, respectively, with 50% having normal FEV1. Seventeen percent of patients had mild reduction in total lung capacity (TLC), while 13% and 30% had moderate or severe reductions. Thirty-eight percent had mild reductions in diffusing capacity, while 29% and 14% had moderate or severe reductions. CONCLUSIONS: Pulmonary function abnormalities were common in this cohort of children treated with WLI, and may be progressive in nature. Further studies are warranted to identify patients at highest risk.     

The effect of shoulder-girdle loading by a school bag on lung volumes in Chinese primary school children

BACKGROUND: Heavy loading of the spine may induce musculoskeletal problems in children. Local surveys reported frequent overloading of school bags carried by primary school children. The effect of an overweight school bag on the child's lung function has not been reported. AIMS: To investigate the effect of shoulder-girdle loading on forced expiratory lung volumes in primary school children and to compare this effect with that of an assumed kyphotic posture. STUDY DESIGN AND SUBJECTS: Forty-three primary school children, mean age 9.6 years underwent spirometry lung-function measurements, while adopting the following five conditions in random order: free standing; kyphotic standing; standing wearing a backpack weighing 10%, 20% and 30% of their body weight. OUTCOMES MEASURES: Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEF). RESULTS: There were no significant differences in FEV1 and FVC between free standing and the 10% body weight load. However, both FEV1 and FVC decreased significantly when the student adopted the kyphotic posture and when the load in the backpack was increased to 20% and 30% of body weight. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates a restrictive effect on lung volumes when a school-bag load is heavier than 10% of a child's body weight. Our results also confirm the detrimental effect of a kyphotic posture on pulmonary mechanics and the necessity for health-care professionals to advocate proper postural advice to school children, teachers and parents.     

漏斗胸矫正术后肺功能远期随访

了解漏斗胸矫正术后肺功能的变化及肺功能能否功能否恢复到正常水平。方法随访２７例泥漏斗胸术后患儿,其中男２４例,女３例,年龄８－１６岁,平均手术年龄是４．９８岁,平均随访时间为６．８９年。     

What are the best pulmonary function test parameters for early detection of post‐lung transplant bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome in children?

Post-lung transplant bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is defined as an unexplained fall in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) >or=20% of baseline (B). There have been reports in adults that FEF25-75% (>30% decline from B) is more sensitive than FEV1 for the early diagnosis of BOS. Yet, it is not known if other pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters - forced expiratory flow rates at 25-75% of vital capacity (FEF25-75%) and maximal expiratory flow rate at 80% (Vmax80%), 70% (Vmax70%) and 60% (Vmax60%) - are more sensitive indicators for early diagnosis of BOS than FEV1 in post-lung transplant children. We reviewed serial PFTs of 18 patients (ages 14.1 +/- 3.7 yr, 50% female) who had lung transplantation at our institution from 1993 to 1999, and who met the criteria for BOS diagnosis. There was no significant difference in post-transplant days when decline in FEV1 >or=20% of B, FEF25-75% >30% of B, and Vmax80%, Vmax70% and Vmax60% from normal occurred (635 +/- 431, 551 +/- 422 and 454 +/- 287 days, respectively; p = 0.4). However, a decline in FEV1 was the first abnormality in only 39% of the patients, while a decline in FEF25-75% and Vmax at specific lung volume were the first abnormality in 78% and 56% of the patients, respectively. The earliest signs of BOS would be missed in 61% of patients if FEV1 was the primary parameter used for the diagnosis. In order to improve the sensitivity of the diagnosis of post-lung transplant BOS; we speculate that the diagnosis should be based on decreases in FEF25-75% rather than on FEV1.     

Combined body plethysmographic, spirometric and flow volume reference values for male and female children aged 6 to 16 years obtained from “hospital normals”

Vital capacity (VC) and its subdivisions (IC and ERV), total lung capacity (TLC), residual volume (RV), peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁), maximum flow volume curve (MEF₇₅, MEF₅₀, MEF₂₅, MMEF, FEF_75–85), airway resistance (R_tot, R_eff) and the thoracic gas volume at resting expiratory position (FRC) were measured in 187 girls and 213 boys (hospital normals) aged 6 to 16 years. The measurements were carried out consecutively on the same subjects in the morning using a volume-constant plethysmograph (MasterLab, E. Jaeger; programs: body plethysmography, spirometry and flow volume). Using multiple regression analysis the best fitting curves for the prediction of normal values for boys and girls were selected. Analyses of covariance were performed to compare the adjusted means of the spirometric and body plethysmographic variables of the male and female subjects. As expected, we found higher static and dynamic (FVC, FEV₁, PEF) lung volumes in boys than in girls relating to height. The flows (MMEF, MEF₅₀, MEF₂₅, FEF_75–85) were significantly lower in the male than in the female subjects of the same age justifying separate prediction equations, but the same equation for both genders may be used for the resistance variables R_tot and R_eff. Our results are compared with those of previous studies. Conclusion Lung volumes and flows differ significantly between girls and boys calling for separate reference values for female and male subjects of the same age. Received: 21 August 2000 and in revised form: 20 December 2000 / Accepted: 22 December 2000     

不同胸部影像学表现的肺炎支原体肺炎儿童的肺功能变化特征

目的 探讨不同胸部影像学改变的肺炎支原体肺炎（MPP）患儿肺功能异常的特点。方法 根据胸部影像学结果将确诊为MPP 的215 名患儿分为支气管肺炎组（125 例）、大叶性肺炎组（69 例）和间质性肺炎组（21 例）,比较3 组间肺功能检测指标用力肺活量（FVC）、第1 秒时间用力呼出气体容量（FEV1）、最高呼气流速（PEF）和最大呼气中段流速（MMEF 25%~75%）的差异。结果 支气管肺炎组患儿急性期PEF（实测值和实测值/ 预计值）明显低于其他两组患儿;大叶性肺炎组患儿急性期MMEF 25%~75% 显著低于其他两组;间质性肺炎组患儿急性期FVC 明显低于其他两组患儿。3 组患儿恢复期肺功能与急性期比较,除大叶性肺炎组患儿FEV1 无明显好转外,其他指标均明显改善。结论 胸部影像学为支气管肺炎改变的MPP 患儿主要表现为大气道功能受损;大叶性肺炎改变者以小气道功能受损更为明显;间质性肺炎改变患儿既有阻塞性通气功能障碍,又有限制性通气功能障碍。     

儿童右肺中叶综合征的肺功能变化及其意义

目的：探讨右肺中叶综合征患儿治疗前后的肺功能变化及其临床意义。方法：将30例儿童右肺中叶综合征住院患儿分成两组,≤4岁组患儿20例选用2600型肺功能仪,>4岁组患儿10例选用MIR型肺功能仪,分别在治疗前和治疗后做肺功能测定,比较其治疗前后的肺功能参数的变化。2600型肺功能仪测定的主要参数取75%潮气量与最高呼气流速之比(25/PF)和潮气量与最高潮气呼气流速之比(%V-PF)2个参数来反映0~4岁组患儿的肺功能变化,MIR型肺功能仪测定的主要参数取最大肺活量(FVC)、1秒率(FEV1)和最高呼气流速(PEF)共3个参数来反映>4岁组患儿的肺功能变化。结果：≤4岁组治疗前肺功能参数的测定值分别为25/PF=0.42±0.08,%V-PF=0.28±0.03;治疗后的肺功能参数的测定值为25/PF=0.58±0.12,%V-PF=0.39±0.06。两者治疗前后比较差异有显著性,t=4.21,3.82;均P<0.05。>4岁组治疗前肺功能参数的测定值分别为FVC=1.75±0.32,FEV1=1.36±0.52, PEF=2.56±0.78;治疗后的肺功能参数的测定值分别为FVC=2.37±0.78,FEV1=2.08±0.65, PEF=3.68±0.80。治疗前后比较,分别t=3.05, 2.98,3.12;均P<0.05。结论：右肺中叶综合征患儿治疗前后的肺功能变化是明显的,治疗后肺功能可恢复正常。［中国当代儿科杂志,2009,11（8）：669-671］     

Changes in dynamic respiratory volumes in obese children and adolescents related to weight loss and sex]

Obesity is associated with various alterations in lung function in adults. These alterations appear to be proportional to the degree of EP and the beneficial effect of weight loss on respiratory function has been reported. Therefore, in 35 children and adolescents affected by essential obesity of medium-severe degree, we have evaluated the following parameters: FVC (forced vital capacity), PEF (peak expiratory flow), FEV1 (forced expiratory volume), FEV75, FEV50, FEV25, before and after six months of dieting. Twelve subjects (34%) showed at least a pathologic value of PEF and/or FEV50 before dieting. All the female patients normalized their parameters after six months of dieting, whilst 5 out of 7 males still showed pathologic respiratory indexes, although a similar weight loss was obtained in the two groups of patients. Our study enhances the presence of respiratory functions derangements in a significant percentage of children with medium-severe degree of obesity. A careful monitoring of these subjects is therefore necessary, in order to prevent further progression of the lung function damage. After dieting the pulmonary function improved in female patients only, suggesting that factors other than the EP are involved in the pathogenesis of the respiratory alterations.     

Study of pulmonary function tests in thalassemic children

The present study aimed to investigate pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in children with thalassemia and to assess the relation between the degree respiratory impairment with the body iron status. High resolution computed tomography of chest (CHRCT) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed to study the cause of pulmonary dysfunction. Thirty-one children with thalassemia over 8 years were included. PFTs were studied including lung volumes and carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLco). Patients with abnormal PFTs and/or impaired DLco were further subjected to CHRCT and BAL. Total cell count was measured; differential count was performed on Giemsa and PAP smears. Iron laden macrophages were identified on Perl's stain. PFTs were normal in 51.61%, diffusion capacity impaired in 41.16%, restriction in 16.12%, while obstruction in 3.22% of cases, respectively. There was significant inverse correlation between DLco and serum ferritin. Through multivariate regression analysis, ferritin was found to be a strong predictor for forced vital capacity and total lung capacity. Bronchial dilatation and areas of air trapping were the predominant CHRCT findings. Iron laden macrophages were demonstrated in 14 of 15 patients in BAL. A significant correlation between serum ferritin and DLco, forced vital capacity, total lung capacity, and the presence of iron laden macrophages in BAL indicates that iron plays a major role in the etiopathogenesis of these abnormalities.     

Impact of acute chest syndrome on lung function of children with sickle cell disease

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that children with sickle cell disease (SCD) who experienced an acute chest syndrome (ACS) hospitalization episode would have worse lung function than children with SCD without ACS episodes. STUDY DESIGN: Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)); forced vital capacity (FVC); FEV(1)/FVC ratio; peak expiratory flow (PEF); forced expiratory flow at 25% (FEF(25)), 50% (FEF(50)), and 75% (FEF(75)) of FVC; airway resistance (Raw); and lung volumes were compared in 20 children with ACS and 20 aged-matched children without ACS (median age, 11 years; range, 6 to 16 years). Fourteen age-matched pairs were assessed before and after bronchodilator use. RESULTS: The mean Raw (P = .03), TLC (P = .01), and RV (P = .003) were significantly higher in the group with ACS than in the group without ACS. There were no significant differences in the changes in lung function test results in response to bronchodilator administration between the 2 groups, but the children with ACS had a lower FEF(25) (P = .04) and FEF(75) (P = .03) pre-bronchodilator use and a lower mean FEV(1)/FVC ratio (P = .03) and FEF(75) (P = .03) post-bronchodilator use. CONCLUSIONS: Children with SCD who experienced an ACS hospitalization episode had significant differences in lung function compared with those who did not experience ACS episodes. Our results are compatible with the hypothesis that ACS episodes predispose children to increased airway obstruction.     

The necessity of building population specific prediction equations for clinical assessment of pulmonary function tests

Fitting adequate prediction equations for pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters is crucial in the analysis of lung function tests and their interpretation. Our work aimed at studying the necessity of building population specific prediction equations, rather than using prediction equations built-in in commercial equipment. We used as an example results of studies carried out among Israeli schoolchildren. Second to sixth grade children (7–13 years old), 1064 boys and 1211 girls, were studied in Tel-Aviv. PFT (forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1st second, peak expiratory flow, forced expiratory flow in 50% volume, forced expiratory flow in 75% volume) performed by these children were adjusted for height, weight and age, for each sex separately, by a multiple regression procedure. Predicted PFT parameters of 300 boys and 301 girls aged 7–13 years, living along the southern shore of Israel, were calculated using the equations built for the same aged Tel-Aviv children as well as the prediction equations built-in in the spirometer used. The ratios between the observed PFT parameters in the southern children and their expected values, using the Israeli population specific equations, were around 1.00. Using the built-in equations resulted in ratios around 0.90. Conclusion The development of population specific prediction equations for PFT parameters is necessary. Such equations should be used both in clinical assessment to minimize misclassification (healthy/sick child) and in epidemiological studies. Received: 13 July 1998 / Accepted in revised form: 30 November 1998     

6～14岁健康儿童呼出气体一氧化氮水平及其与肺功能的相关性

目的探讨沈阳地区6～14岁健康儿童呼出气体一氧化氮(FeNO)水平与其年龄、身高、体质量、体质量指数(BMI)及肺功能各参数之间的相关性。方法随机测定沈阳地区200名6～14岁健康儿童(男102名,女98名)FeNO水平及其肺功能,采用SAS 8.2软件进行统计学分析。结果受试儿童总体FeNO水平中位数(四分位间距)为13.0 ppb(8.0～19.0 ppb),其中男童13.0ppb(10.0～19.5 ppb),女童为13.5 ppb(10.0～17.0 ppb),不同性别比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);FeNO与肺功能各参数[用力肺活量(FVC)、第1秒用力呼气量(FEV1)、FEV1/FVC、呼气峰流速(PEF)]亦无相关性(R2=0.016 0、0.013 9、0.014 4、0.007 5);FeNO水平与身高、年龄、体质量、BMI均无相关性(R2=0.062 3、0.044 0、0.098 3、0.037 2)。结论健康儿童FeNO中位数为13.0ppb[8.0～19.0 ppb],FeNO与性别、年龄、身高、体质量、BMI无相关性,与肺功能各参数之间亦无相关性,但二者密不可分,是全面评价儿童哮喘的呼吸道炎症的无创方法。     

深圳地区学龄前儿童用力肺活量测定的可行性及正常预计值公式

目的探讨学龄前儿童用力肺活量测定的可行性,并建立儿童常规用力肺活量的正常参考值。方法对深圳地区3~6岁正常儿童343例(男性184例,女性159例),采用意大利COSMED公司生产的COSMED流量传感仪,参考美国胸科协会可接受曲线标准,测定用力肺活量(FVC)、0.5 s用力呼气容积(FEV0.5)、0.75 s用力呼气容积(FEV0.75)、1 s用力呼气容积(FEV1)、0.5s用力呼气容积占用力肺活量比值(FEV0.5/FVC)、0.75 s用力呼气容积占用力肺活量比值(FEV0.75/FVC)、1 s用力呼气容积占用力肺活量比值(FEV1/FVC)、最大呼气中段流量(FEF25%~75%)、最高呼气流量(PEF)、最高吸气流量(PIF)、呼气时间(FET100%)等11个指标,并对各实测指标作多元逐步线性回归及曲线回归,得出回归方程式。比较本方程与国外Nystad方程对指定身高、体重、年龄的儿童的差异。结果所有儿童测试的总成功率为81.3%,其中3~岁、4~岁、5~岁、6~岁各年龄段测试的成功率分别为69.9%、70.8%、92.3%、91.6%;217例(77.7%)可以完成至少2条可接受的曲线。FVC、FEV0.5、FEV0.75、FEV1、FEF25%~75%、PEF、PIF在各年龄组间差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.01);大多数肺功能指标与身高、体重和年龄均呈密切正相关,男性儿童的大多数肺功能指标与身高的关系最为密切,而女性儿童的大多数肺功能指标则与年龄的关系最为密切。所有儿童的呼气时间为(1.61±0.52)s(x-±s),5百分位数为0.9 s,受试儿童中有18例(6.5%)呼气时间<1 s。建立了各肺功能指标的多元回归方程。结论利用儿童心理特点,通过形象比喻、竞赛游戏的方法进行用力肺活量的测定在中国的学龄前儿童中也是可行的。男性儿童肺功能指标受身高变化影响大于体重和年龄变化;女性儿童肺功能指标受年龄变化影响大于身高和体重变化;首次建立了中国深圳地区学龄前儿童用力肺活量正常值及其回归方程式。     

Spirometer-triggered high-resolution computed tomography and pulmonary function measurements during an acute exacerbation in patients with cystic fibrosis

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scoring system, clinical parameters, and pulmonary function measurements in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) before and after therapy for a pulmonary exacerbation. STUDY DESIGN: Patients (n = 17) were evaluated by spirometer-triggered HRCT imaging, clinical parameters, and pulmonary function tests (PFTs) before and after treatment. HRCT scans were reviewed by 3 radiologists using a modified Bhalla scoring system. RESULTS: Bronchiectasis, bronchial wall thickening, and air trapping were identified in all subjects on initial evaluation. The initial total HRCT score correlated significantly with the Brasfield score (r = -.91, P <.001) and several PFT measures. After treatment, there were improvements in the acute change clinical score (ACCS) (P <.001), most pulmonary function measurements, and total HRCT score (P <.05). Bronchiectasis, bronchial wall thickening, and air trapping did not significantly change. Mucus plugging subcomponent HRCT score, slow vital capacity (SVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)), and forced vital capacity (FVC) (percent predicted) and reversible and total HRCT scores were most sensitive to change by effect size analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Improvements occurred with treatment in total and reversible HRCT scores, PFTs, and ACCS. Total and reversible HRCT scores and percent predicted SVC, FEV1, and FVC were the most sensitive to change. The greatest change was seen in the mucus plugging subcomponent HRCT score.     

大鼠获得性漏斗胸形成过程中肺功能的观察

目的 观察获得性漏斗胸形成过程中肺功能的变化.方法 4周龄SD大鼠40只按数字随机法分为实验组和对照组各20只.实验组行经胸骨旁切断下位三对肋软骨观察漏斗胸形成,对照组不做任何干预,于术后3d和4周测定动物肺功能指标,包括:吸气阻力(Ri)、呼气阻力(Re)、肺的顺应性(Cl)、每分钟通气量(MVV)、用力肺活量(FVC)、第0.2s用力呼气容积(FEV0.2)、FEV0.2/FVC%、呼出50%FVC量时的流速(FEF50%)及用力最大呼气流速(PEF)等,检测结果在组间进行比较分析.结果 造模术后1周内动物呼吸频率增快,其后漏斗胸逐渐形成并稳定.肺功能检测:术后3d测得Ri在实验组和对照组分别为(1.16±0.21)cmH2O·ml-1·s-1和(0.73±0.26)cmH2O·ml-1·s-1 (P=0.00),Re分别为(0.86±0.30)cmH2O·ml-1·s-1和(0.58±0.16)cmH2O·ml-1·s-1 (P=0.01),Cl分别为(0.05±0.01)cmH2O/ml和(0.09±0.02)cmH2O/ml(P=0.00),FVC分别为(3.69±0.10)ml和(3.89±0.19)ml (P=0.00),FEV0.2分别为(3.28±0.40) ml和(3.58±0.15)ml(P=0.02);术后4周测得Ri在实验组和对照组分别为(0.88±0.17) cmH2O·ml-1·s-1和(0.66±0.10)cmH2O·ml-1·s-1 (P=0.00),FVC分别为(5.76±0.52)ml和(5.47±0.20) ml(P=0.05).Ri在术后3d和4周的检测结果在同龄动物组间比较差异均有显著性,造模术后动物的吸气阻力增加(P<0.05);Re、Cl、FEV0.2和FVC等指标在术后3d的测得值组间差异有显著性,实验组Re增加而另3个指标减小(P<0.05),FVC在术后4周时组间比较P=0.05,而MVV 、FEV0.2/FVC%、PEF25%~75%和PEF等指标不论在术后3d还是4周的检测结果组间比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论 通过胸骨旁切断下位三对肋软骨造成模型漏斗胸的形成过程中,幼鼠吸气和呼气阻力增加,胸壁和肺的顺应性均降低,随着漏斗胸的形成和稳定,肺功能重新建立适应,但胸廓的顺应性仍较正常降低.     

Pulmonary function impairment in children following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

BACKGROUND: Deterioration of pulmonary function after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) is a well-known late effect of this treatment, but the course of pulmonary function over time is less clear. The aim of our study was to establish both the prevalence and course of pulmonary function abnormalities in children following SCT. METHODS: Thirty-nine of 106 patients, who visited a post-SCT late effects clinic and who underwent a pulmonary function test (PFT) both before and at least twice after SCT were included in this study. Forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), total lung capacity (TLC), and total lung diffusion capacity (TLCO) were determined and recorded as percentage predicted for age, sex, and length matched controls. Values of less than 80% of predicted were considered abnormal. Change in PFT parameters over time was determined by comparing the mean PFT parameter in our group at three different time points: pre-SCT, < or =1 year post-SCT (SCTpost1) and >1 year post-SCT (SCTpost2). RESULTS: After SCT restrictive and/or diffusion abnormalities are most prevalent (45% and 76% at SCTpost1, respectively). A significant decrease of TLC (-9.7%) and TLCO (-20.3%) was observed during the first year after SCT, with improvement over time, but no normalization. Obstructive lung disease was less common (6% at SCTpost1). Clinical signs of lung function impairment were rare. CONCLUSIONS: Restrictive and diffusion lung function disorders are common after SCT. They improve over time but do not normalize. As only a few patients with pulmonary function abnormalities had clinical signs of lung function impairment, the clinical relevance of performing long-term follow-up of PFT is questionable.