[A comprehensive therapeutic strategy for osteoporosis in respiratory diseases.]
Many respiratory diseases including COPD are systemic disorders as well as pulmonary disorders. The diseases predominantly occurred in older peoples in advanced countries. Comprehensive therapeutic strategy including bronchodilators and systemic rehabilitation is necessary for maintenance of stable condition of pulmonary diseases. Importantly, physical activity is a key factor for the prognosis in the diseases, in this point, bone function and muscle function should be improved by the appropriate treatment. The regular assessment of bone density and muscle function are necessary for better prognosis of COPD patients.
Wako Ekimae Clinic, Saitama, Japan.
Shinji
S
Teramoto
D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*