Open AccessPhysical Activity and Fatigue in Patients with Sarcoidosis
Author(s) -
Thomas Bahmer,
Henrik Watz,
Maria Develaska,
Benjamin Waschki,
Klaus F. Rabe,
H Magnussen,
D Kirsten,
Anne-Marie Kirsten
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000481827
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , physical activity , sarcoidosis , dlco , physical therapy , lung function , lung , diffusing capacity , nursing
Little is known about physical activity in daily life among patients with sarcoidosis. Fatigue is a frequent and disabling symptom that might negatively affect physical activity levels.