Mobility limitations related to reduced pulmonary function among aging people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Francesc Medina-MirapeixRoberto Bernabeu MoraMª Piedad Sánchez-MartínezJoaquina Montilla-HerradorMyriam Bernabeu-MoraPilar Escolar-Reina

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Impaired pulmonary function was associated with the 6MWT score and limitations on performance-based and self-reported mobility activities, but not with skeletal muscle strength among elderly COPD patients.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
lung function
peritoneal dialysis
middle aged
air pollution
drug induced
community dwelling