Background Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and low body
weight have impaired pulmonary status, reduced diaphragmatic mass, lower exercise …

Currently, there is confusion about the value of using nutritional support to treat malnutrition
and improve functional outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This …

Background: The efficacy of nutritional support in the management of malnutrition in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is controversial. Previous meta-analyses, based on …

Background Disease‐related malnutrition has been reported in 10% to 55% of people in
hospital and the community and is associated with significant health and social‐care costs …

Background Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) aims to improve respiratory muscle strength
and endurance. Clinical trials used various training protocols, devices and respiratory …

Background Illness‐related malnutrition has been reported in 10% to 55% of ill people in
hospital and the community in areas of food sufficiency. Dietary advice encouraging the use …

Background Cardiopulmonary function can be adversely affected after a cerebrovascular
accident in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The aim of this study was to …

Background Ramadan fasting is a major challenge for exercising Muslims especially in
warm seasons. There is some evidence to indicate that Ramadan fasting causes higher …

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The negative impact of COPD is not confined only to the lungs and one of the earliest extra-
pulmonary effects of the disease is progressive weight loss. Malnutrition is a common …