Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of Respiratory Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

The prevalence of Probable respiratory sarcopenia and Possible respiratory sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults was 3.3% and 33.3%, respectively. Respiratory sarcopenia was characterized by significantly lower physical function (grip strength, gait speed, and 5CS), physical activity, oral function (ODK and tongue pressure), and cognitive function. Furthermore, grip strength, 5CS score, moderate physical activity, and tongue pressure were identified as significant factors associated with respiratory sarcopenia, suggesting that it requires a comprehensive evaluation including physical function, physical activity, oral function, and cognitive function.