Glottic Width and Respiratory Flow in Patients With Various Lung Diseases

In this study the investigators examine the glottic width and the respiratory flow at rest in patients with various lung disease. The investigators postulated that a positive expiratory pressure is created through the narrowing of the glottic width in patients with hyperinflation.

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Key information

Conditions

Lung Diseases Chronic Disease Disease Attributes Emphysema Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ruhrlandklinik

Essen, 45239, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical indication for a bronchoscopy
Minimum age of 18 years
Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Patients requiring mechanical ventilation during bronchoscopy
Disease of the larynx
Inability to breathe through the mouthpiece

Treatment and study plan

Laryngoscopy

Other

Observation of glottic width in different arms

Primary outcomes

Angle of the glottic width

Time frame: 18 Months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Essen

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2015
First posted: Jun 2, 2015
Registry last updated: Dec 9, 2015

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