Study of Serum Sodium and Serum Potassium in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and their Correlation with Clinical Outcomes
Abstract: Objectives: To assess serum sodium and serum potassium levels in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) and to evaluate the clinical outcomes. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Sri Siddhartha Medical College Hospital, Tumakuru, over 18 months from March 2024 to September 2025. Sixty-six patients with AECOPD were included using purposive sampling. Clinical evaluation was performed using the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, and venous blood samples were analyzed with an electrolyte analyzer. Data were statistically evaluated using descriptive statistics and chi-square testing (p 2 = 30.57, p
Keywords: Acute exacerbation of COPD, serum sodium, serum potassium, hyponatremia, hypokalemia
How to Cite?: Dr. Gummadi Venkata Hemanth, Dr. Sharath Kumar D Shah, "Study of Serum Sodium and Serum Potassium in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and their Correlation with Clinical Outcomes", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 175-179, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26701221949, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26701221949