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Nutritional support in advanced pulmonary disease

C Thomsen1

  • 1University Department of Lung Diseases, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.

Respiratory Medicine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Malnutrition is common in advanced pulmonary disease (APD), worsening symptoms and increasing mortality. Nutritional support is vital for improving well-being and reducing risks in APD patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Advanced pulmonary disease (APD), often stemming from emphysema or chronic bronchitis, is a progressive and incurable condition.
  • APD is linked to distressing symptoms and a high prevalence of underweight patients.
  • Underweight status in APD exacerbates reduced physical capacity, increases infection and osteoporosis risks, and elevates mortality during acute respiratory failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the implications of malnutrition and the benefits of nutritional support in APD patients.
  • To provide practical, daily-life nutritional management suggestions for APD patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies concerning malnutrition and nutritional support in APD.
  • Synthesis of existing knowledge to inform practical management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Malnutrition significantly impacts physical function and increases secondary disease risks in APD.
  • Nutritional support is crucial for enhancing physical well-being, function, and reducing the risk of acute respiratory failure.
  • Specific interventions against malnutrition should be mandatory in APD treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Careful nutritional support is essential for managing advanced pulmonary disease.
  • Addressing malnutrition can improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality in APD.
  • Further research is needed to define exact nutritional requirements in APD.

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