Respiratory and lower limb muscle function in interstitial lung disease. (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Panagiotou, Marios; Polychronopoulos, Vlasis; Strange, Charlie
• Is Part Of: Chronic respiratory disease. Volume 13:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 162
• Page End: 172
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: Interstitial lung disease -- risk factors -- respiratory muscles -- skeletal muscle -- muscle dysfunction; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1177/1479972315626014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-9723

Abstract

Growing evidence suggests that respiratory and limb muscle function may be impaired in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Importantly, muscle dysfunction could promote dyspnoea, fatigue and functional limitation all of which are cardinal features of ILD. This article examines the risk factors for skeletal muscle dysfunction in ILD, reviews the current evidence on overall respiratory and limb muscle function and focuses on the occurrence and implications of skeletal muscle dysfunction in ILD. Research limitations and pathways to address the current knowledge gaps are highlighted.