Frequency of Hyponatremia in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Authors

  • Adil Parvez, Waseem Sajjad, Shahzad Gul, Muhammad Mudassar Khan, Babar Riaz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22164100

Keywords:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Hyponatremia, Sodium levels

Abstract

Aim: To determine the frequency of hyponatremia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Study Design: Cross-sectional-study

Place and duration of study: Medical "A" Unit, MTI Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad from 23rd July 2019 to 22nd January 2020.

Methodology: Two hundred and one patients presenting with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were enrolled.

Results: One hundred and thirty five (67.2%) patients were male while 66 (32.8%) patients were females. In 30 (14.9%) patients have hyponatremia.

Conclusion: Hyponatremia is prevalent in COPD patients, and its frequency was quite higher in patients admitted with COPD. Thus, hyponatremia patient’ should be monitored carefully.

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Vol. 16 No. 04 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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