Downloads: 113
Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2015
Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] with Acute Exacerbation
K. Kapali Siva, A. R. Gayathri
Bacground Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [AECOPD] often requires hospital admission [in icu] with high mortality. Comorbidity appears to increase the mortality with aecopd. Recent studies have focused on the comorbid conditions aggravating this problem. Aim To study the prevalence of comorbid conditions in hospitalized patients with aecopd in a corporate hospital in Tamilnadu. Methods One hundred patients admitted to the hospital with aecopd during June 2013 to March 2014 were taken up for study. Ethical clearance and patient consent were obtained. They were investigated for comorbid conditions. Results Majority of patients were above 65 years of age. Mean age was 67.1 %. Males constitute 75 % and 74.6 % of them were smokers, 32 % alcoholics.68 % were hypertensive, 53.5 % diabetics and 28 % had cardiac problems.17 % were anemic, 15 % had renal problems.12 % had obstructive sleep apnea [OSA], 12 % eye problems, !! % with liver problems, 10 % had arthritis. Conclusion It is important to identify these comorbidities and treat them effectively so as to prevent exacerbation thereby reduce morbidity and mortality.
Keywords: aecopd, comorbidities
Edition: Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2015
Pages: 1847 - 1850
How to Cite this Article?
K. Kapali Siva, A. R. Gayathri, "Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] with Acute Exacerbation", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), https://www.ijsr.net/search_index_results_paperid.php?id=SUB151552, Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2015, 1847 - 1850
Similar Articles with Keyword 'aecopd'
Downloads: 113
Research Paper, Medicine Science, India, Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2015
Pages: 1847 - 1850Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] with Acute Exacerbation
K. Kapali Siva, A. R. Gayathri
Downloads: 130
Research Paper, Medicine Science, Albania, Volume 5 Issue 12, December 2016
Pages: 699 - 705Clinical Data of the Diseased with Acute COPD Exacerbations (AECOPD)
Juli Gjerazi, E. Tashi, I. Tashi, E. Ndreu, J. Bushati
Similar Articles with Keyword 'comorbidities'
Downloads: 106 | Weekly Hits: ⮙2 | Monthly Hits: ⮙9
Case Studies, Medicine Science, India, Volume 4 Issue 4, April 2015
Pages: 2497 - 2499The Great Masquerader Complete Heart Block (CHB) With Crusader Hyperkalemia in an Elderly: The Lessons to Reckon
Raghava Sharma, Arjun R
Downloads: 113
Research Paper, Medicine Science, India, Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2015
Pages: 1847 - 1850Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD] with Acute Exacerbation
K. Kapali Siva, A. R. Gayathri
Downloads: 116
Research Paper, Medicine Science, Albania, Volume 5 Issue 3, March 2016
Pages: 1723 - 1725Have Related Between Female Sexual Function and Male Partners? Erectile Function?
Kim M. Drasa Jr.
Downloads: 117
Research Paper, Medicine Science, India, Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015
Pages: 2763 - 2766Epidemiology and Outcomes of Acute Renal Failure in Rural Females of Low Socioeconomic Status - A Referral Hospital Experience
Prasad Gullipalli, Ch. Nageswara Rao
Downloads: 119 | Weekly Hits: ⮙3 | Monthly Hits: ⮙14
Survey Paper, Medicine Science, Albania, Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017
Pages: 1739 - 1740Influenza Associated Comorbidities
Lorenc Konomi, Artan Simaku, Najada Como, Entela Kolovani, Ergys Ramosaco, Enver Roshi, Silva Bino