STUDY ON RISK FACTORS, CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROFILE OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE PATIENTS IN GOVERNMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL

Objective: This study mainly aims to assess and evaluate risk factors, clinical therapeutical profile in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients promote rational drug therapy; identify the prevalence of COPD symptoms drugs prescribed treating patients; patterns diagnosing determine severity using assessment test (CAT).
 Methods: A prospective observational conducted government general hospital among 220 for 6 months. Data were collected from by CAT questionnaire through interviewing each subject.
 Results: The majority (36%) age group 71–80 years. Males are more prone (91%). Most common initiation interdependence these habits 31–40 years 61.8% suffering with comorbidities. total 145 (65%) have social habits. About 68% occupational exposure, 78% old problems.
 Conclusion: Clinical pharmacist main provision is providing care individual patient counseling, regarding usage also proper education nebulizers creating awareness patients.