The BODE index and inspiratory muscle performance in COPD: Clinical findings and implications.

Magno Ferreira FormigaIsabel VitalGisel UrdanetaKira BalestriniLawrence P CahalinMichael A Campos

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2018)

The significant association between the Body-mass index, airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea and Exercise score and inspiratory muscle performance, in particular sustained maximal inspiratory pressure, suggests that these measures may have a potential prognostic value in the evaluation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Keyphrases

body mass index
skeletal muscle
resistance training
physical activity
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
high intensity
heart rate
lung function
blood pressure
body composition
palliative care