Sleep Quality in Patients with Obstructive Ventilatory Dysfunction and Bronchiectases
Journal Title: Medicine in Evolution - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Obstructive ventilatory dysfunction is a frequently encountered pathology in current practice. When associated with the presence of bronchiectases, it determines higher mortality rates among patients and affects their quality of life. Sleep disorders in these patients are another important factor with a part in determining patient prognosis. Methods: The parameters in the Pittsburgh sleep quality questionnaire, the VEMS parameter, as well as the serum levels of CRP and ESR were analysed in two groups of patients with COPD and bronchiectases that associate an obstructive pathology confirmed via spirometry testing. Results: In patients with bronchiectases, the objective sleep quality as per the Pittsburgh questionnaire is affected and has a higher level of severity than in COPD patients. Chronic systemic inflammatory syndrome is an important factor that influences the quality of life for patients with bronchiectases and associated obstructive ventilatory dysfunctions. Conclusions: Sleep quality must be investigated in order to determine the need for therapeutic intervention in order to improve long-term outcomes.
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Țurcanu A. , Mihăescu T.
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