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Purpose:  "Combined COPD Assessment" in the classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary  disease (COPD) was proposed as a new method by The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive  Pulmonary Disease (GOLD). The aim of this study was to evaluate exercise capacity, and muscle  strength (respiratory and peripheral muscle strength) between two groups (Group B and C) of the  new GOLD combined COPD assessment in this study. Methods : Patients were categorized into group B (n=18) and C (n=18) according to the GOLD  combined COPD assessment. Patients’ exercise capacity (the six-minute walk test [6MWT]) and  the six-minute pegboard and ring test [6PBRT]), respiratory muscle strength (maximal inspiratory  pressure [MIP] and maximal expiratory pressure [MEP]), and peripheral muscle strength (hand-grip  and knee extensor strength) were assessed. Results:  The MEP value was significantly higher in group B than in group C (p=0.024). Other values  (6MWT distance, 6PBRT score, MIP values, and peripheral muscle strength) were not significantly  different between the two groups (p>0.05). Conclusion:  This study shows that comprehensive assessment is very important to evaluate  patients with COPD. The GOLD spirometry measures are not solely enough, symptoms and  exacerbation history must be evaluated.

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE GROUP B AND C: ARE THEY OPPOSITE OF EACH OTHER REGARDING EXERCISE CAPACITY AND MUSCLE STRENGTH?