Background: Some studies have reported using ultrasonic evaluations to assess diaphragm
function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, they have …

Muscle dysfunction and muscle atrophy are common complications resulting from Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The evaluation of the peripheral muscles can be …

Peripheral muscle dysfunction is a well-recognized complication of COPD associated with
exercise (in) tolerance and worse prognosis. The evaluation of peripheral muscle integrity is …

Background Skeletal muscle dysfunction occurs in patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease and influences both respiratory and nonrespiratory muscles. This is a …

The diaphragm is the most important respiratory muscle, and its function may be limited by
acute and chronic diseases. A diaphragmatic ultrasound, which quantifies dysfunction …

Introduction: Among the systemic implications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) there are changes in the diaphragm and impact on health status. However, there …

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma lead to
chronic airflow limitation, which is supposed to alter the position and shape of the diaphragm …

Objective: Analyze anterior thigh muscle thickness from the adjusted thigh sonographic
index in patients with COPD. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational study carried out at …

Introdução: Dentre as implicações sistêmicas da doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica
(DPOC), há modificações no diafragma e impacto no estado de saúde; entretanto, são …

Airflow obstruction in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease represents the
main disabling factor, in a progressive and irreversible manner. Respiratory muscle …