Assessment of Risk Factors, Clinical Types, Stages, and Prescribing Patterns in Hospitalized Patients with COPD

Abstract

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and treatable disease characterized by progressive airflow limitation and tissue destruction. Aim: The study aimed to assess risk factors, clinical types, stages, and prescribing patterns among COPD patients. Methods: The prospective observational study was carried out for a period of 6 months. The study was conducted in General medicine department in a tertiary care hospital. A written and informed consent was obtained from the recruited patients. A Total of 225 patients were enrolled in the study. Results: In our study 37-46 years age patients were more 62 (27.55%) compared to other ages.  In our study male patients were more 147(65.33 %), compared to female patients were 78 (34.66 %).  Inhalational route of administration of drugs were more 138(61.33%) compared to other Route of administration of drugs. Drug therapy for COPD includes Triple therapy patients were more 104 (46.22%) compared to other drug therapies. Antibiotic therapy for COPD includes Aminoglycosides prescribed patients were more 67(29.77%) compared to other antibiotic therapies. Drug prescribing pattern for COPD management includes Theophylline prescribed drugs patients were more 52(23.11%) compared to other prescribed drugs. Conclusion: The study suggests that improving medication adherence among individuals with COPD can brings out enhanced patient outcomes by providing effective counseling may help to reduce the burden of COPD.