Usefulness of Impulse Oscillometry in Predicting the Severity of Bronchiectasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease that leads to airway inflammation, destruction, and airflow limitation, which reflects its severity. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) is a non-invasive method that uses sound waves to estimate lung function and airway resistance. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of IOS in predicting the severity of bronchiectasis.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the IOS parameters and clinical characteristics in 145 patients diagnosed with bronchiectasis between March 2020 and May 2021. Disease severity was evaluated using the FACED score, and patients were divided into mild and moderate/severe groups.

Results

Forty-four patients (30.3%) were in the moderate/severe group, and 101 (69.7%) were in the mild group.

SUBMITTER: Choi JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11222088 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature