Objective: We wished to evaluate the effects of inhaled formoterol, a long-acting beta(2)-adrenergic agonist, on exercise tolerance and dynamic hyperinflation (DH) in severely disabled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.
Design: In a two-period, crossover study, 21 patients with advanced COPD (FEV(1)=38.8+/-11.7% predicted, 16 patients GOLD stages III-IV) were randomly allocated to receive inhaled formoterol fumarate 12 microg twice daily for 14 days followed by placebo for 14 days, or vice versa. Patients performed constant work-rate cardiopulmonary exercise tests to the limit of tolerance (Tlim) on a cycle ergometer: inspiratory capacity (IC) was obtained at rest and each minute during exercise. Baseline and transitional dyspnoea indices (BDI and TDI) were also recorded.
Results: Eighteen patients completed both treatment periods. Formoterol treatment was associated with an estimated increase of 130 s in Tlim compared with placebo (P=0.052): this corresponded to a 37.8% improvement over placebo (P=0.012). Enhanced exercise tolerance after bronchodilator was associated with diminished DH marked by higher inspiratory reserve and tidal volumes at isotime and exercise cessation (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between formoterol and placebo on exercise dyspnoea ratings; however, all domains of the TDI improved (P
Conclusion: Inhaled formoterol 12 microg twice daily is effective in ameliorating DH, daily dyspnoea and exercise intolerance even in patients with advanced COPD.
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