Oral corticosteroid use and sarcopenia-related traits in older people with chronic airway disease: a population-based study.
Elizabeth BenzLies LahousseJohnmary T ArinzeSara Renata Alex WijnantMaria de RidderFernando RivadeneiraGuy G O BrusselleBruno H StrickerPublished in: ERJ open research (2023)
OCS use is associated with a decline in handgrip strength in people with COPD in a cumulative frequency and duration-dependent manner. Routine muscle examination may be necessary for patients with COPD.