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Study of 793 COPD patients treated by general practitioners (GPs), intensivists (IPs) and pulmonologists (Ps) across India

Renu Sorte, Parthssarthy Bhattacharyya, P. Mahesh, Raja Dhar, Suryakant Tripathi, Rajesh Swarnakar, D. Christopher, Mahavir Modi, C. Prasad, Sapna Madas, Sundeep Salvi, Sneha Limaye
European Respiratory Journal 2015 46: PA1253; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.PA1253
Renu Sorte
1Research, Chest Research Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra India
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Parthssarthy Bhattacharyya
2Research, Institute of Pulmocare & Research, Kolkata, West Bengal India
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P. Mahesh
3Research, JSS Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka India
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Raja Dhar
4Research, Fortis Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal India
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Suryakant Tripathi
5Research, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India
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Rajesh Swarnakar
6Research, Getwell Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra India
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D. Christopher
7Research, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu India
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Mahavir Modi
8Research, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra India
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C. Prasad
9Research, Shadan Institute of Medical Science, Hyderabad, Maharashtra India
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Sapna Madas
10Research, Chest Research Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra India
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Sundeep Salvi
11Research, Chest Research Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra India
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Sneha Limaye
12Research, Chest Research Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra India
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Abstract

Background: Despite being the 2nd leading cause of death in India, COPD remains poorly diagnosed, investigated and treated. We aimed to study the diagnosis, use of spirometry and patient's satisfaction with treatment received from previous GPs, Ps and Is, in COPD patients visiting a Pulmonologist from the Respiratory Research Network of India.

Methodology: Eight Pulmonologists from different locations in India collected medical records and information of 793 COPD patients from India.

Results: The mean age of 793 COPD subjects was 61.8±9.7yrs, 82% were smokers with males contributing 87%. Their mean FEV1 was 47.66%+14.8%. The common presenting symptoms were: breathlessness (88%), cough (74%), phlegm (47%), wheeze (17%) and chest tightness (12%) The mean number of COPD exacerbations was 1.79+1.62. Diagnosis of COPD was not made in 47% of patients. Spirometry was done in only 15.78% COPD patients. 48.61% of patients visited the pulmonologist because of dissatisfaction with the previous doctor's treatment.

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Conclusion: COPD remains poorly diagnosed and treated by GPs and Intensivists in India. There is a need to upgrade the knowledge base and skill set of practicing physicians in India.

  • COPD - management
  • Spirometry
  • Primary care
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Renu Sorte, Parthssarthy Bhattacharyya, P. Mahesh, Raja Dhar, Suryakant Tripathi, Rajesh Swarnakar, D. Christopher, Mahavir Modi, C. Prasad, Sapna Madas, Sundeep Salvi, Sneha Limaye
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Renu Sorte, Parthssarthy Bhattacharyya, P. Mahesh, Raja Dhar, Suryakant Tripathi, Rajesh Swarnakar, D. Christopher, Mahavir Modi, C. Prasad, Sapna Madas, Sundeep Salvi, Sneha Limaye
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2015, 46 (suppl 59) PA1253; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2015.PA1253
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