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Does Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 Correlate with the Dyspnea Status of Patients with GOLD Stage C-D Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Nalan OganFatma YildirimBanu SüzenAyse BahaEvrim Eylem Akpınar
Published in: Turkish thoracic journal (2020)
The risk of malnutrition was common in stable COPD patients at the outpatient clinic, which seemed to adversely affect their dyspnea level. Therefore, while planning the treatment of COPD patients, evaluating their nutritional status and taking precautions accordingly contribute to the shortness of breath which is one of the most significant symptoms of the disease.
Keyphrases
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • lung function
  • end stage renal disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • primary care
  • prognostic factors
  • combination therapy
  • patient reported