Abstract

Dr. Anum Yaseen*, Dr. Anfal Ijaz and Dr. Mehak Khadim

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive resulting from exposure to noxious stimuli or gases. Additionally, exacerbations and comorbidities contribute to the overall severity in the individual patient. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Material and Methods: This study was conducted in Department of Medicine Bahawalpur Victoria Hospital during August 2018 to August 2019. This is a cross sectional study which include 148 patients, who were presented with COPD in the hospital. After approval from ethical committee all the parents were informed for the purpose of the study and a written informed consent was taken from the patients. Their Waist Circumference, Glucose Level (mg/dL), Triglyceride level (mg/dL), High Density Lipoprotein level (mg/dL), Systolic & diastolic blood pressure was measured for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. Effect modifiers like age, gender and BMI were addressed through stratification of data. All the data was collected through a well-defined Performa. Results: From 148 patients, it was observed that the minimum age was 36 years and maximum age was 65 years with mean and standard deviation of the age was 52.44 ± 7.83 years. The minimum waist circumference was 70 cm and maximum was 114 cm with mean and standard deviation was 90.24 ± 13.80cm. The minimum glucose level was 80 mg/dL and maximum was 115 mg/dL with mean and standard deviation was 94.05 ± 11.15 mg/dL. Conclusion: The frequency of metabolic syndrome was found in 43.9% patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. All effect modifiers have significant influence.