Vol. 9 (11) pp. 372-377 DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/13752

ROLE OF NUTRITION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: A REVIEW

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  • Assistant Professor,Department of respiratory Medicine,Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute,Kelambakkam.
  • Student,B.sc Respiratory Care ,Department of respiratory Medicine,Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute,Kelambakkam.
  • Senior Resident,Department of respiratory Medicine,Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute,Kelambakkam.
  • Professor,Department of respiratory Medicine,Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute,Kelambakkam.
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Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which mainly affects lung due to the inflammation in the airway and alveoli over a long period of time causing excessive mucus production and airway trapping. The majority of COPD patients are affected with nutrition depletion due to their systemic inflammation and multiple other factors. Malnutrition in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease affects the lung function, tolerance in exercise, and Quality Of Life. The early evaluation and treatment of malnutrition in COPD might aid in improving the morbidity and mortality.

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Naveen Vennilavan, Gayathri, Nisha Ganga and Meenakshi Narashiman (2021); ROLE OF NUTRITION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: A REVIEW, Int. J. of Adv. Res., 9 (11), 372-377, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/13752

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