Impact of nutritional support on functional status during an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

摘要

The impact of oral nutritional supplementation during an acute exacerbation of COPD on functional status was assessed through measuring change in lung function, strength testing, and general well- being. Subjects hospitalized for an acute exacerbation of COPD (n=33) were randomized to extra nutritional support or the regular hospital car. They consumed an additional 10 kcal/kg/d. Out- come measures were measured at 2 wk as change scores.