Frequency of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Among Smokers and Non-Smokers at Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar
Keywords:
COPD, Smokers, Non-Smokers, Health-Related ProblemsAbstract
OBJECTIVES
The study aimed to determine the frequency of COPD, assess the severity of COPD and identify risk factors contributing to COPD development among smokers and non-smokers at Hayatabad Medical Complex.
METHODOLOGY
This cross-sectional study was done at Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar from April to December 2023. Data was collected from patients with COPD after obtaining consent, and an opinion poll was used to collect data about their symptoms and medical history. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 25. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were conducted.
RESULTS
COPD prevalence was found to be significantly higher among smokers (45%) compared to non-smokers (10%) (p<0.001). Smokers exhibited greater severity of symptoms and lung function decline. Comorbid conditions like hypertension were also more frequent in smokers with COPD (30%) versus non-smokers with COPD (5%).
CONCLUSION
The frequency of COPD is more common in males and smokers, specifically those aged 46-60years and working in dirty environments, and most of them were presented with SOB and cough compared to non-smokers in which most of them were female and presented with chest tightness, acute bronchitis, and mucus.
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