A Demographic Study of Chronic Bronchitis: An Observational Study

Abstract

Background: Chronic bronchitis is a global public health problem affecting those over the age of 40, and it will continue to be a challenge in the future. It is a leading cause of chronic morbidity and mortality around the world.Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the demographic status of chronic bronchitis patients.Materials and Methods: It is an open-label clinical study conducted on 50 diagnosed patients who visited the Moalejat, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University, selected for further inquiry regarding age, sex, occupation, temperament, seasonal variations, etiological factors. Results: In the present study, among the patients selected for chronic bronchitis,it was observed that maximum participants 17(34.0%) belonged to the age group of 60-65 years and patients were also evaluated based on the history of risk factors. Among various risk factors, cigarette smoking is a vital risk factor, accounting for 94% of patients in our study.Conclusion: In conclusion, every tool should be leveraged to raise CB awareness and implement an effective COPD/CB early detection programme in our community.