Review Decodes Respiratory Sarcopenia: Risk Factors, Clinical Implications, and Gaps
India: Respiratory sarcopenia (RS) is an emerging condition characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength in the respiratory muscles, specifically affecting the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. In a recent scoping review published in the International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, the lead author, Dr. Raju Vaishya from the Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, highlighted the importance of this condition, which affects patients with generalized sarcopenia. Dr. Vaishya shared his insights with Medical Dialogues on the condition’s pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and implications for management.
RS differs from generalized sarcopenia, which involves muscle loss throughout the entire body due to factors like aging and chronic diseases. According to Dr. Vaishya, RS specifically impairs respiratory muscle function, leading to difficulties in ventilation, shortness of breath, fatigue, and an increased risk of respiratory failure. This distinction has significant clinical implications, as RS requires targeted interventions to address patients' respiratory and overall muscle health.
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