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Inderpaul S Sehgal1, Sahajal Dhooria, Ritesh Agarwal
1Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
|November 30, 2016
Summary
Malnutrition significantly impacts chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, especially in developing nations. This review explores the profound link between COPD and malnutrition in these regions.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Nutritional Science
- Global Health
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves progressive airflow limitation and systemic effects like malnutrition.
- Malnutrition in COPD arises from reduced intake, muscle loss, and inflammation, posing greater risks in developing countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relationship between malnutrition and COPD.
- To examine the impact of this comorbidity in developing countries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on COPD and malnutrition in developing nations.
- Analysis of prevalence data and systemic manifestations.
Main Results:
- COPD affects millions in developing countries, with a high pooled prevalence of malnutrition (47.6%) in COPD patients.
- Malnutrition rates are higher during acute exacerbations than in stable COPD.
Conclusions:
- The interplay of COPD and malnutrition is particularly severe in developing countries.
- Further research is needed on nutritional interventions and their effects on quality of life and exercise capacity in this population.