Title: A Correlative Study of Spirometric Parameters, ECG Changes, Lipid Profile and Diabetes in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Dr Thenmozhi MD, Dr M. Ramesh MD
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i3.211
Abstract
Introduction
Globally, about 3 million deaths occur every year because of this dreadful disease and the prevalence is increasing because of the mounting problem of tobacco smoking and it is projected that the deaths because of COPD will increase by 30% in the next 10 years. Moreover, above 90% of these deaths occur in middle and low income countries. Since the airway obstruction caused by COPD is irreversible and the available treatment modalities can only slow the progression of this disease, prevention is the only choice for control of COPD.
