Body mass index affects spirometry indices in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
Xiaohu Wang,
Hui Gan,
Yimin Wang
et al.
Abstract:Background: Body mass index (BMI) is known to affect the outcomes of spirometry indices. However, its association with spirometry indices in COPD and asthma is less studied. We aimed to explore the impact of BMI on these patients.Methods: Patients with COPD or asthma who completed bronchodilator tests (BDTs) between 2017 and 2021 were reviewed. Spirometry indices were compared among patients with COPD or asthma that were subclassified as underweight (BMI< 18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (≥18.5 to < 25… Show more
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