Prediction of air trapping or pulmonary hyperinflation by forced spirometry in COPD patients: results from COSYCONET.

Peter AlterJan OrszagChristina KellererKathrin KahnertTim SpeicherHenrik WatzRobert Bals Tobias WelteClaus F VogelmeierRudolf A Jörres

Published in: ERJ open research (2020)

The degree of air trapping/hyperinflation in terms of RV/TLC can be estimated in a simple manner from forced spirometry, with an accuracy sufficient for inferring the presence of hyperinflation. This may be useful for clinical settings, where body plethysmography is not available.

Keyphrases

lung function
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
mycobacterium tuberculosis
newly diagnosed
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
cystic fibrosis
patient reported outcomes