Objective Measurement of Cough Frequency During COPD Exacerbation Convalescence.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Cough and sputum production are associated with adverse outcomes in COPD and are common during COPD exacerbation (AE-COPD). This study of objective cough monitoring using the Hull Automated Cough Counter and Leicester Cough Monitor software confirms that this system has the ability to detect a significant decrease in cough frequency during AE-COPD convalescence. The ability to detect clinically meaningful change indicates a potential role in home monitoring of COPD patients.
Centre for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK. michael.crooks@nhs.net.
Michael G
MG
Crooks
Centre for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
Yvette
Y
Hayman
Centre for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
Andrew
A
Innes
Centre for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
James
J
Williamson
Centre for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
Caroline E
CE
Wright
Centre for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
Alyn H
AH
Morice
D000368:Aged; D003289:Convalescence; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018670:Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012984:Software
COPD; Cough; Exacerbation; Outpatient monitoring; Telehealth