Lung volume reduction surgery does not increase daily physical activity in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment option for selected patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. The positive effects of LVRS on exercise capacity are well known. In contrast, the effect of LVRS on daily physical activity (PA) is less clear.

Methods

In a prospective case-control study we evaluated selected patients with severe COPD and emphysema who underwent LVRS and COPD patients following usual care. Controls were matched for age, severity of airflow obstruction (FEV₁) and hyperinflation [residual volume to total lung capacity (RV/TLC)]. Treatment effect of LVRS on activity parameters was analysed using univariable regression model adjusting for treatment group.

Results

A total of 19 pati

SUBMITTER: Sievi NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6006130 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature