Research Article: Correlation of Body Mass Index and Oxygen Saturation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients at a Tertiary Care Center in Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction:
In the twenty-first century, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recognized as a disease of global public health concern. From to , mortality due to COPD increased by almost % and the prevalence of the disease increased by %. Airflow limitation due to loss of lung elastic recoil and/or airway narrowing is characteristic of COPD. COPD affects the lungs and also has significant systemic consequences. COPD patients with low oxygen saturation (SpO ) have a greater chance of having the worst degree of…
Read more