Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is considered as a major public health problem in the current era. In India COPD found to be more common in the general population and it is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality. The chronic airflow limitation is caused by mixture of small airways disease (obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema). Aim of this research was to study and analyse the clinical demographic characteristics and management of COPD patients admitted at Navodaya Medical college Hospital & Research Centre (NMCH & RC). A cross-sectional observational study was conducted for a period of 3 months at Navodaya Medical college Hospital & Research Centre. Patients with age 40 and above with known case or a newly diagnosed case of COPD and who gave the consent were included in the study. A total of 50 patients with COPD were included in our study. History related to alcohol intake and any other exposure to smoke and dust and any other addiction were noted. A complete general physical examination and systemic examination including a thorough respiratory system examination was conducted.
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