Association of pulmonary dysfunction with physical inactivity and loss of muscle mass in elderly COPD patients

K. Yoshimura, S. Sato, S. Muro, M. Yamada, H. Kiyokawa, M. Mishima, T. Aoyama (Kyoto, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Respiratory and cardiovascular abnormalities in COPD: the role of exercise, nutritional status and inflammation
Disease area: Airway diseases

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K. Yoshimura, S. Sato, S. Muro, M. Yamada, H. Kiyokawa, M. Mishima, T. Aoyama (Kyoto, Japan). Association of pulmonary dysfunction with physical inactivity and loss of muscle mass in elderly COPD patients. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 2511

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