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Following the Clinical and Functional Status of an Adolescent with Cystic Fibrosis: Case Report Volume 2 - Issue 1

Cássio Daniel Araújo da Silva*, Nelbe Nesi Santana, Ana Lúcia Nunes Diniz, Roberta Fernandes Correa and Bruna de Souza Sixel

  • National Institute of Women, Child and Adolescent Health Fernandes Figueira- IFF/Fiocruz Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Received: January 20, 2018;   Published: January 31, 2018

Corresponding author: Cássio Daniel Araújo da Silva, National Institute of Women, Child and Adolescent Health Fernandes Figueira- IFF/Fiocruz Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.02.000712

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Abstract

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem genetic disease whose main cause of morbidity and mortality is progressive impairment of lung function associated with loss of quality of life and functional capacity. We report the clinical case of an 18-year-old adolescent accompanied at a reference center with bronchial hyper-secretion, recurrent infections, bacterial colonization, important obstructive ventilatory disorder, and pulmonary computed tomography (CT) showing a heterogeneous pattern. The authors emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring of pulmonary, nutritional and functional parameters, allowing for more effective early interventions.

Keywords: Cystic Fibrosis; Lung Diseases; Evaluation; Follow-up

Abbreviations: CF: Cystic Fibrosis; CFTR: Cystic Fibrosis Trans-membrane Conductance Regulator; PA: Pseudomonas Aeruginosa; FEV1: Forced Expiratory Volume at Firs second; FVC: Forced Vital Capacity; ADL: Activities of Daily Living; 6MWT: Six-Minute Walk Test

Introduction

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease of chronic character and systemic involvement, especially of the digestive, reproductive and respiratory systems, where respiratory system disease is the cause of morbidity and mortality [1-3]. Caused by mutations in the gene that encodes the cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein, it has an estimated incidence of 1: 3,000 live births globally [4,5]. Its natural course involves progressive impairment of lung function through early obstruction and neutrophilic inflammation, making mucociliary clearance difficult and favoring bronchiectasis and respiratory infections, with significant loss of quality of life and functional capacity4-6. Considering the life expectancy of the disease in Brazil, this study aims to report the case of an 18 year - old fibrocystic adolescent and his clinical status and functional capacity in the period between 2010 to 2017, accompanied at a reference center in Rio de Janeiro.

Table 1: Description of pneumofunctional evaluations from 2010 to 2017

BMI: Body mass index; PF: Peak flow; MIP: Maximum inspiratory pressure; MEP: Maximum expiratory pressure; 6MWT: Six-minute walk test; MHR: maximum Heart Rate; O2 sats.

Case Report

WDM, 18 years old, male, black, from Rio de Janeiro, diagnosed with CF at 3 months of age after hospitalization for dyspnea at a municipal hospital. After recurrent hospitalizations, was referred at the age of 1 year for follow-up at a referral center for CF in Rio de Janeiro, where it has been assisted since then. He is currently undergoing severe ventilatory obstruction, chronic colonization by pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), frequent exacerbations, postural deformities in the chest and spine, chronic malnutrition, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes mellitus and pattern of pulmonary disease heterogeneous on radiological examination, suffering a total of 8 hospitalizations between January and September 2017, usually due to hypoxemic and respiratory discomfort. The patient has had gastrostomy for less than a year and does not use ventilatory or oxygen support outside the hospital setting. The adolescent has been inserted since September in a pulmonary transplant program in the state of Sao Paulo, where he waits for a compatible donor. The data presented from the functional evaluation correspond to the period between 2010 and 2017 (Table 1) (Figures 1 & 2).

Figure 1: Evolution of the FEV1 and FVC parameters of the pulmonary function test between the years 2010 and 2017.
FEV1: Forced expiratory volume at first second; FVC: Forced vital capacity

Figure 2: Evolution of the BMI /age percentile between the years 2010 and 2017.
BMI: Body mass index

Discussion

The multi-systemic consequences of CF are widely known and disseminated, especially on the respiratory system and on the negative repercussions on functional capacity and quality of life [46], reinforcing the importance of the integral and multidisciplinary approach to the patient [7]. In general, the typical clinical aspect of pulmonary disease in CF involves a cascade of progressive loss of lung function by early obstructive tubulopathy, resulting in deficits in mucociliary clearance and facilitation of bacterial infections and colonization in the respiratory tract, favoring inflammatory reactions which may accentuate lung damage [4-7]. In the reported patient, there was a fall in forced expiratory volume at firs second (FEV1) from 71% in 2010 to 59% in 2017, while in forced vital capacity (FVC) there was a loss of less than 10% in the same period. This ventilatory obstruction, associated with the reduction of the elasticity of pulmonary recoil, limits the ventilatory capacity in these patients, which impacts the functional capacity, impairing the activities of daily living (ADLs) and reducing the survival [8].

Therefore, the functional capacity for the six-minute walk test (6MWT) was also impaired, with a 30% decrease in the walking distance in relation to the distance predicted in the studied period, which may also be related to the bacterial colonization by PA, since it has been associated with the shorter distance walked in the 6MWT and the acceleration of the decline of the pulmonary function [9]. Although the assessment of inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength (MIP and MEP) remained within the range of normal, we observed the chronic malnutrition status in which the patient evolved, whose decline increased after 2013. These findings corroborate previous studies by Mark et al. [10] and O'Neills et al. [11], where it was verified that both MIP and MEP were related to the effect of muscle training and not to nutritional status. In this context, we highlight the importance of nutritional status and severity of the disease in the functional capacity and daily activities of CF patients and, consequently, in quality of life, where the approach of respiratory physiotherapy in conjunction with multidisciplinary care should aim at to continuously educate patients and their families, provide support for home treatment, monitor and predict complications, as well as prevention of pulmonary disorders, co morbidities and constant promotion of quality of life [12]

Conclusion

Considering the chronic and progressive nature of the disease, the authors emphasize the importance of previous recognition of lung morbidity and functional capacity, whose early intervention may be a predictor of therapeutic success

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