Association between lung dysfunction and extra-pulmonary factors in young people

Background: The involvement of extra-pulmonary factors in lung dysfunction during early life, a risk factor for the development of COPD, has not been fully explored. Aims: To analyze the associations of lung function with body composition and handgrips strength in young people. Methods: We assessed pulmonary function, body composition and handgrip strength by using spirometer, impedance analysis and dynamometer. We...