Examine the Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Noor Khaliq Jan, Amanullah Khokhar, Obidullah Khan, Rameez Arif, Muhammad Fawad, Farmanullah Shah
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ABSTRACTAim: To determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients presented with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Study Design: Cross-sectional/observationalPlace & Duration:Study was carried out at Chest department of Govt Naseerullah Khan Babar Memorial Hospital Kohat Road Peshawar for the duration of six months from September, 2019 to March, 2020Materials & Methods: One hundred and thirty four patients of both genders having ages 20 to 65 years presented with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were included. Patient’s detailed demographics including age, sex, duration of COPD and severity were recorded after taking written consent. Gastroesophageal reflux disease was examined by GERD-Q Questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0.Results: There were 82 (61.19%) male and 52 (38.81%) females with mean age 52.65±10.44 years. Mean duration of COPD was 10.42±4.36 years. Gastroesophageal reflux disease was found in 65 (48.51%) patients while 69 (51.49%) patients had no GERD.Conclusion: It is concluded that gastroesophageal reflux disease was highly associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Gastroesophageal reflux Disease
Aim: To determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients presented with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Study Design: Cross-sectional/observational
Place & Duration:Study was carried out at Chest department of Govt Naseerullah Khan Babar Memorial Hospital Kohat Road Peshawar for the duration of six months from September, 2019 to March, 2020
Materials & Methods: One hundred and thirty four patients of both genders having ages 20 to 65 years presented with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were included. Patient’s detailed demographics including age, sex, duration of COPD and severity were recorded after taking written consent. Gastroesophageal reflux disease was examined by GERD-Q Questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS 24.0.
Results: There were 82 (61.19%) male and 52 (38.81%) females with mean age 52.65±10.44 years. Mean duration of COPD was 10.42±4.36 years. Gastroesophageal reflux disease was found in 65 (48.51%) patients while 69 (51.49%) patients had no GERD.
Conclusion: It is concluded that gastroesophageal reflux disease was highly associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Keywords: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Gastroesophageal reflux Disease