Abstract
50 patients of COPD were screened for by symptomatology, history, clinical examination, Chest X ray & spirometry. The youngest subject was 30 yrs old and the oldest 75 years. In the study, 74% were males and 26% were females. Polysomnography was performed in these subjects. Patients were distributed as regards the severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). A linear relationship was found between Body Mass Index (BMI) and severity of OSA as also between neck circumference and severity of OSA. Occurence of OSA in COPD was 42%
Keywords: Obstructive sleep apnea, COPD.
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Corresponding Author
R.R.Hegde
Department of Pulmonary Medicine
Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai-8
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.78
