Volume : X, Issue : VII, July - 2020

STUDY OF RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH IN PATIENTS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Dr C Manpa Phom, Dr Anita Arya, Dr Rita Singh Saxena

Abstract :

Background– The present study was conducted to examine the red cell distribution width (RDW) in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to assess its correlation with different stages. Methodology–This study was a cross sectional study conducted at Department of Medicine, tertiary care hospital Bhopal for a period of 2 years on stable COPD patients with no history of hospitalization or admission to emergency department for at least 8 weeks. Detailed clinical history was obtained and examination was done. Routine investigation, PS for comment along with Red cell distribution width and Pulmonary function test were also conducted. Results– The present study included a total of 200 patients and majority of the patients were in the age group of 51–60 years (33.5%) followed by the 61–70 years (31.5%), 41–50 years (23%). Male: Female ratio was 3:1. The present study observed that as the stage of COPD progressed, Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) increased (p<0.01). Conclusion– Based on the findings of present study, we conclude that RDW value increases with the stage of COPD irrespective of hemoglobin or smoking status. Hence RDW being a simple test and a good biomarker for inflammation can be considered as a predictive marker for the evaluation for the severity of COPD. It can help in assessing the prognosis even in stable COPD patients.

Keywords :

COPD   RDW   smoking   stages  

Article: Download PDF    DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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STUDY OF RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH IN PATIENTS OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, Dr C Manpa Phom, Dr Anita Arya, Dr Rita Singh Saxena INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-7 | July-2020


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