Evaluation of cough strength in bronchiectasis

Authors : Ayşenur YILMAZ, Mukaddes KILINÇ, Orçin TELLİ ATALAY, Melis METİN, Erhan UĞURLU, Hande ŞENOL, Göksel ALTINIŞIK ERGUR
Pages : 528-535
Doi:10.31362/patd.1292335
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Publication Date : 2023-10-01
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the cough strength in bronchiectasis patients. We also planned to examine the relationship between cough strength, exercise capacity and quality of life. Materials and methods: The study included 24 bronchiectasis patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(bronchiectasis group); and 25 healthy individuals insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(healthy group);. Exercise capacity was evaluated with the six minute walk test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6MWT);. Cough strength insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Peak cough flow insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PCF);); was assessed using Mini-WrightTM peak flow meter insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PFM); with a mouthpiece. The quality of life was evaluated with Leicester Cough Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(LCQ);. Results: A significant difference was found between the groups in terms of PCF, 6MWT, LCQ total score and subdimension scores showed significant differences in favor of the healthy group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. A positive high correlation was observed between PCF and the following variables: 6MWT and LCQ total score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=0.780, p<0.000 and r=0.885, p<0.000, respectively);. Conclusion: This study found that cough strength was worse in bronchiectasis patients compared with healthy individuals. In addition, cough strength could negatively affect exercise capacity and quality of life. Therefore, cough strength should be added to the evaluation parameters.
Keywords : Bronşektazi, öksürme kuvveti, tepe öksürük akımı, egzersiz kapasitesi, yaşam kalitesi

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