A study of COPD and its associated factors in patients attending the OPD of a tertiary care hospital

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Author Details : Veerabhadrappa K Kuppast, H B Chandrashekar, Umesh Y Ramadurg*

Volume : 5, Issue : 1, Year : 2020

Article Page : 57-59

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijirm.2020.012

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Abstract

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases is a major cause of health care burden worldwide
and the only leading cause of death that is increasing in prevalence. The common risk factors are tobacco
smoke, occupational dusts, indoor air pollution, poorly vented dwellings and outdoor air pollution.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive case series study was conducted in a tertiary care centre to study
the risk factors associated with COPD.
Results: A total of 50 patients with COPD attending pulmonology clinic were included in the study. All
the patients were smokers with a maximum of 60 pack years and minimum of 20 pack years.
Conclusion: Smoking was found to be the most common associated factors, thus interventions towards
creating awareness regarding smoking tobacco and its ill effects on health is essential.

Keywords: COPD, Risk factors, Smoking.

How to cite : Kuppast V K, Chandrashekar H B, Ramadurg U Y, A study of COPD and its associated factors in patients attending the OPD of a tertiary care hospital. IP Indian J Immunol Respir Med 2020;5(1):57-59

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