Nutrition Management and the COPD Patient
Author: Judy Tomayko, RRT.
Source: Volume 14, Number 01, November/December 2012 , pp.1-1(1)
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Abstract:
Nutritional management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often overlooked, although it can significantly influence their prognosis and overall well-being. Individuals with COPD should be evaluated by a dietitian to understand the defi ciencies of their current eating habits. The nutritional problems of COPD patients are addressed in the following sections.Keywords: anorexia, muscle waste, gastric distention, Sodium and Water Retention, potassium, dietary consultation, malnutrition
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