High prevalence of malnutrition and sarcopenia in patients with NTM pulmonary disease: results from an Italian prospective multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

NTM pulmonary disease (NTM-PD) is frequently associated with low body mass index and weight loss, yet comprehensive nutritional evaluation at diagnosis remains limited.

Methods

We conducted a multicenter observational study across eight Italian referral centers to assess nutritional status and physical performance in newly diagnosed NTM-PD patients. Assessments included anthropometry, nutritional and physical activity questionnaires, bioelectrical impedance analysis, handgrip strength, gait speed, and pulmonary function tests in order to identify nutritional phenotypes and sarcopenia according to EWGSOP2 definition.

Results

69 patients (77% female, mean age 69 years) were enrolled. The majority had Mycobacterium avium complex infection (74%), and 29% had a

SUBMITTER: Faverio P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13647734 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature