Sarcopenia and it's influencing factors among adults with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and tuberculosis in Penang, Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and tuberculosis (TB) are increasing globally, leading to systemic symptoms like skeletal muscle dysfunction. Ageing and physical inactivity exacerbate sarcopenia, reducing functional capacity, disability, and quality of life. However, limited research exists on the prevalence of sarcopenia among chronic respiratory diseases in low-middle-income countries like Malaysia. Hence, this study aims to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated risk factors among adults with asthma, COPD, and TB in Penang, Malaysia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to March 2024. This study included 469 patients (mean age: 52.62 ± 16.61 years) diagnosed wit

SUBMITTER: Mohamad Zani RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036132 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature