Muscle Dysfunction in Smokers and Patients With Mild COPD: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Conclusion: Results concerning muscle dysfunction in smokers are divergent, since some studies have shown worse results in a variety of muscle strength variables in smokers compared with nonsmoking controls, whereas other studies have not. Moreover, there is rather preliminary evidence indicating worse muscle dysfunction and lower CSA in patients with mild COPD in comparison with healthy (or non-COPD) smokers.
Source: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research