Fat‐free mass index predicts survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Abstract

We conclude that FFMI is a significant independent predictor of survival in patients with IPF.

What are the best indicators to assess malnutrition in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients? A cross-sectional study in a referral center

“…Decreased BMI and MAC, female gender, and neversmoking were strong predictors of low FFM. As a low FFMI has been suggested to affect IPF prognosis (17), a systematic nutritional assessment should be routinely recommended for IPF patients.…”

“…Pulmonary rehabilitation improves the FFM of COPD patients (14). The prognosis for IPF patients with a low BMI (15) or low BMI plus respiratory parameters (16), and low FFM (17) is poor.…”

Rehabilitation in chronic respiratory diseases: Live your life to the max

“…In addition to smoking, physical inactivity is a well‐recognized disadvantageous lifestyle factor contributing to disease progression, impaired health status and exercise capacity and increased mortality in COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases . Unhealthy diet, extremes in body weight and low muscle mass are associated with poor outcomes in patients with COPD and ILD . Many patients also experience difficulties coping with their disease and have limited knowledge about their condition and poor self‐management skills .…”

Nutrition‐related factors associated with waiting list mortality in patients with interstitial lung disease: A retrospective cohort study

“…showed a positive correlation between %FVC and skeletal muscle mass of legs and a negative correlation with steroid drug administration. Previous reports indicated the relationship between crosssectional area of thoracic muscle 46 and thigh muscle 47 measured by computed tomography or ultrasound, total fat-free mass index measured by BIA, 48 quadriceps muscle strength, [49][50][51] and exercise capacity such as 6MWD in respiratory disease. In addition, the size of the iliopsoas has been reported to be correlated with 6MWD in obese and standard weight subjects.…”