Pulmonary Rehabilitation Reduces the Sarcopenia Phenotype in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Reduces the Sarcopenia Phenotype in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Purpose: Sarcopenia or age-associated muscle decline is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective tool in reducing COPD phenotype, but its effects on sarcopenia and functional capacity are poorly known. We aimed to assess the...

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Main Authors: Abdulla Altamimi, Aesha Shuaeeb, Ahmed Yakout, Dana Hassouna, Huda Srouji, Maha AlQaydi, Mona Mohammed Mahmoud, Noor Alkindi, Qamar Kashmoola, Ragad Alkhatib, Rand Soudan, Roaa Abu Tawileh, Tahir Muhammad, Rizwan Qaisar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2022-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:
8-isoprostanes
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
c-reactive protein
handgrip strength
pulmonary rehabilitation
sarcopenia
Online Access:http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2022;volume=11;issue=2;spage=162;epage=168;aulast=Altamimi

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