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Definition of respiratory sarcopenia with peak expiratory flow rate

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
T Kera et al.
Used Parameters : BW, BMI, Segmental FFM, SMI, PBF

Publication Year : 2019

Country : Japan

Journal : Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Objectives Respiratory muscle strength decreases with advancing age, and respiratory muscle dysfunction may indicate respiratory sarcopenia. However, there is no consensus regarding the definition of respiratory sarcopenia. We aimed to create a definition of respiratory sarcopenia based on the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR). Design Cross-sectional study. Setting and participants Community-based study including 681 community-dwelling older people. Methods Body composition, spirometry, grip strength, and walking …
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