Effect of low protein intake on acute exacerbations in mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: data from the 2007-2012 KNHANES.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several researchers have reported that the amount of protein intake is associated with lung function and airflow obstruction. However, few studies have investigated the effect of low protein intake on acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study aimed to investigate the effect of low protein intake on exacerbations in mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Methods

We used data obtained from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) between 2007 and 2012, linked to the National Health Insurance claims data. The clinical outcomes and the rate of exacerbation were retrospectively compared between the low protein intake group and the non-low protein intake group which was stratified by quartile c

SUBMITTER: Park S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8575809 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature