In the next decade, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) will be a major leading
cause of death worldwide. Impaired muscle function and mass are common systemic …

Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from exercise
intolerance. In about 40% of the patients exercise capacity is limited by alterations in skeletal …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a debilitating disease characterized by
inflammation-induced airflow limitation and parenchymal destruction. In addition to …

The skeletal muscles play an essential role in life, providing the mechanical basis for
respiration and movement. Skeletal muscle dysfunction is prevalent in all stages of chronic …

Muscle dysfunction often occurs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and may involve both respiratory and locomotor (peripheral) muscles. The loss of …

Skeletal-muscle (both respiratory and limb) abnormalities are common and can have
profound effects in patients with chronic inflammatory states such as chronic obstructive …

Respiratory and/or limb muscle dysfunction, which are frequently observed in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, contribute to their disease prognosis …

Skeletal muscle dysfunction in COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) patients,
particularly of the quadriceps, is of clinical interest because it not only influences the …

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), although primarily a disease of the lungs,
exhibits secondary systemic manifestations. The skeletal muscles are of particular interest …

Skeletal muscle dysfunction occurs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and affects both ventilatory and nonventilatory muscle groups. It represents a very …