Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the common respiratory diseases, characterized by airflow limitation, which can be prevented and treated. The present study was conducted to assess risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials & Methods: 105 patients ofchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of both genders were enrolled. History of smoking, BMI, education, allergy history, family history, biomass burning, poor house ventilation etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 105 patients, males were 60 (57.1%) and females were 45 (42.9%).70 were smoker and 35 were non- smoker, education level was upto primary seen in 76 and secondary in 29, BMI found to be under-weight in 55, overweight in 40 and normal in 35. Fuel used was household kerosene in 30, wood in 60 and LPG in 15. Allergy history was seen in 55 and family history was positive in 62. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common risk factors of COPD was low BMI, low education, male gender, allergy history, family history and use of wood as fuel.