[Pulmonary function and nutrition].
Respiratory system disease itself can cause malnutrition, while nutritional status can be the cause of or enhance respiratory failure. Malnutrition which exists 27-71 percent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a factor that determines functional capacity and mortality.
Saka
Mendane
M
Gastroenterology, Gülhane Medical Academy, 06018 Etlik, Ankara, Turkey.
Balkan
Arzu
A
Demirci
Necmettin
N
Sarikayalar
Umit
U
D006801:Humans; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications*