Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: To assess red cell distribution width with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Material and Methods: Group I comprised of AECOPD patients and group II stable COPD patients. Blood sample was collected from the anticubital vein and parameters such as RDW, RBC Count and CBC were calculated. Results: Group I comprised of 36 males and 20 females and group II had 31 males and 25 females. RDW% 10-20% was seen in 40 in group I and 42 in group II and 21-30% in 16 in group IU and 14 in group II. The mean RDW was 17.6% in group I and 13.2% in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). There were 52 survived in group I and 56 in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The mean red cell distribution width on the day of presenting the illness was significantly higher in AECOPD as compare to stable COPD. Keywords: Red cell distribution width, COPD, Survivor.