STUDY OF COPD IN WOMEN, WHO ATTEND IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, AGMC & GBP HOSPITAL
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: COPD is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Even though, the worldwide prevalence of COPD is growing faster in women than in men, but the impact of the COPD in women is significantly under studied; and most of the previous studies have also focused COPD in men. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of COPD in women and to identify the risk factors. Materials and Method: Women with symptoms of COPD, who attended in the Department of Respiratory Medicine during the period of one year were recruited. A detailed history about symptoms and risk factors were obtained, and then spirometry was performed to measure lung function. Data obtained from the subjects was analyzed. Results: The estimated prevalence of COPD in women is 4.9%. The 8.33% women were smokers. A large proportion (78.43%) of women were exposed to biomass smoke. A significant percentage of women were diagnosed as moderate(37.25%) and severe(30.39%) COPD. Indoor air pollution due to combustion of biomass fuels is an important identified risk factor. Conclusion: The COPD in women is very much prevalent. Chronic exposure to biomass smoke is associated with COPD in women who are using biomass fuels as energy source.
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Anjan Das, Debasish Chakraborty
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