Background: In preschoolers, performing an acceptable spirometry and measuring bronchodilator response (BDR) is challenging; in this context, impulse oscillometry (IOS) represents a valid alternative. However, more studies on the standardization of BDR for IOS in young children are required. Objective: The objective of the study was to identify optimal thresholds to define a positive BDR test with IOS in preschoolers with suspected asthma. Methods: Children aged 3–6 years with suspected asthma and their lung function investigated with both IOS and spirometry pre- and post-BDR were retrospectively analyzed. The spirometric BDR was defined as positive when the change of FEV1 was ≥12% or ≥200 mL. The oscillometric BDR was defined as positive in case of change of at least −40% in R5, +50% in X5, and −80% in AX. Results: Among 72 patients, 36 (age 5.2 ± 1 years; 64% boys) were selected for the subsequent analysis according to ATS/ERS quality criteria of measurements; specifically, 19 patients did not meet IOS and 36 did not meet spirometry criteria. The spirometric BDR was found positive in seven subjects (19.4%); conversely, a positive oscillometric BDR was identified in four patients (11.1%). No patient presented a positive BDR response with both methods. In IOS, the mean decrease in R5 and AX was 19.9% ± 10% and 44% ± 22.1%, and the mean increase in X5 was 23.3% ± 17.8%, respectively. A decrease in R5 of 25.7% (AUC 0.77, p =.03) and an increase in X5 of 25.7% (AUC 0.75, p =.04) showed the best combination of sensitivity and specificity to detect an increase of FEV1 ≥ 12% and/or ≥200 mL. Conclusion: The IOS represents a valid alternative to spirometry to measure BDR in preschool children and should be the gold standard in this age group. We are considering a decrease of 26% in R5 and an increase of 26% in X5 as diagnostic threshold for BDR.

Impulse oscillometry bronchodilator response in preschool children / Meoli, A.; Trischler, J.; Hutter, M.; Dressler, M.; Esposito, S.; Blumchen, K.; Zielen, S.; Schulze, J.. - In: PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. - ISSN 8755-6863. - 59:5(2024), pp. 1321-1329. [10.1002/ppul.26909]

Impulse oscillometry bronchodilator response in preschool children

Meoli A.
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Esposito S.;
2024-01-01

Abstract

Background: In preschoolers, performing an acceptable spirometry and measuring bronchodilator response (BDR) is challenging; in this context, impulse oscillometry (IOS) represents a valid alternative. However, more studies on the standardization of BDR for IOS in young children are required. Objective: The objective of the study was to identify optimal thresholds to define a positive BDR test with IOS in preschoolers with suspected asthma. Methods: Children aged 3–6 years with suspected asthma and their lung function investigated with both IOS and spirometry pre- and post-BDR were retrospectively analyzed. The spirometric BDR was defined as positive when the change of FEV1 was ≥12% or ≥200 mL. The oscillometric BDR was defined as positive in case of change of at least −40% in R5, +50% in X5, and −80% in AX. Results: Among 72 patients, 36 (age 5.2 ± 1 years; 64% boys) were selected for the subsequent analysis according to ATS/ERS quality criteria of measurements; specifically, 19 patients did not meet IOS and 36 did not meet spirometry criteria. The spirometric BDR was found positive in seven subjects (19.4%); conversely, a positive oscillometric BDR was identified in four patients (11.1%). No patient presented a positive BDR response with both methods. In IOS, the mean decrease in R5 and AX was 19.9% ± 10% and 44% ± 22.1%, and the mean increase in X5 was 23.3% ± 17.8%, respectively. A decrease in R5 of 25.7% (AUC 0.77, p =.03) and an increase in X5 of 25.7% (AUC 0.75, p =.04) showed the best combination of sensitivity and specificity to detect an increase of FEV1 ≥ 12% and/or ≥200 mL. Conclusion: The IOS represents a valid alternative to spirometry to measure BDR in preschool children and should be the gold standard in this age group. We are considering a decrease of 26% in R5 and an increase of 26% in X5 as diagnostic threshold for BDR.
2024
Impulse oscillometry bronchodilator response in preschool children / Meoli, A.; Trischler, J.; Hutter, M.; Dressler, M.; Esposito, S.; Blumchen, K.; Zielen, S.; Schulze, J.. - In: PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. - ISSN 8755-6863. - 59:5(2024), pp. 1321-1329. [10.1002/ppul.26909]
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