A Prospective Study to Assess the Prevalence of Osteoporosis in COPD Patients Based on Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition observed by a gradual airflow limitation that is not fully reversible and an inflammatory response of the lung to noxious particles and gases is observed. The amount of airflow limitation can be assessed by basic spirometry and stratified in accordance with the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, referred as GOLD. Although being mainly a pulmonary disease, there are significant extra-pulmonary effects in COPD also. Materials and Methods: An elaborated study was conducted in Department of T. B & Chest and Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Barmer, Rajasthan (India) for a period of 18 months. A prior consent was obtained from the ethical board of our institute. A total of 78 patients diagnosed with COPD were included in the study, and were randomly divided into two groups. Results: In total 78 patients diagnosed with COPD, 43 (55%) were male and 35 (45%) were female. (GRAPH1). In group A 39 patients suffering from COPD, 25 patients (64%) showed signs of osteoporosis and was confirmed by low values of BMD and based on dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). In group B out of 39 patients 21 patients (53%) showed signs of osteoporosis. Conclusion: Prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia seems to be high in COPD suffering patients. Chances of osteoporosis in COPD are body composition measurements, measures of disease severity and corticosteroids.
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Gordhan Singh Choudhary, Ganeshee Lal Sharma
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.6.032
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