TABLE 5.
The baseline characteristics of patients with stable COPD when the BMI classification was carried out.
| Low (<18.5 kg/m2) | Normal (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) | Overweight (25-29.9 kg/m2) | Obese (≥30kg/m2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 1 | 52 | 31 | 3 |
| 6MWD, m | 282.00 | 388.70 (66.64) | 384.39 (65.74) | 329.67 (33.86) |
| PMA, cm2 | 25.47 | 26.00 (5.07) | 30.58 (5.30) * | 29.43 (11.78) |
| PMT, HU | 41.49 | 43.19 (8.27) | 42.19 (8.47) | 38.36 (4.51) |
Data are mean (standard deviation), COPD , chronic obstructive lung disease; BMI, body mass index; PMA, pectoralis muscle cross-sectional area; PMT, pectoralis muscle attenuation; 6MWD, 6-minute-walk distance.*p < 0.05.