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Prevalence and risk factors of chronic cough among adult in Nepal: results from a community-based study (COBIN-P)

Tara Ballav Adhikari, Marieann Hogmann, Brendan Cooper, Anupa Rijal, Arne Drews, Arjun Kark, Torben Sigsgaard, Dinesh Neupane, Per Kallestrup
European Respiratory Journal 2021 58: PA3510; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2021.PA3510
Tara Ballav Adhikari
1Center for Global Health, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Marieann Hogmann
2Department of Medical Sciences, Respiratory, Allergy and Sleep Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Brendan Cooper
3Lung Function and Sleep, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Anupa Rijal
4Department of Regional Health Research, The Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Arne Drews
5Nepalmed, Leipzig, Germany
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Arjun Kark
6Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, HAMS Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Torben Sigsgaard
7Department of Public Health, Section for Environment, Occupation & Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Dinesh Neupane
8Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States of America
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Per Kallestrup
1Center for Global Health, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Abstract

Background: Chronic cough is a common respiratory complaint among the general population, causing substantial physical, social, and psychological burden. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of chronic cough and its risk factors among Nepalese adults.

Methods: It is a community-based cross-sectional study among 1438 adults aged ≥40 years from a semi-urban area of the Pokhara Metropolitan City of Western Nepal. Chronic cough was defined as daily coughing for at least three months duration during the preceding two years. We assessed the prevalence and associated risk factors of chronic cough.

Results: Majority (54%) were female and the average age (SD) was 56(10) years. The prevalence of chronic cough was 5%. Logistic regression analysis resulted in higher odds of chronic cough among aged >60 years (OR: 4.7; 95% CI: 2.5 – 8.9), COPD patients (OR:18.5; 95% CI: 11.2 – 30.6), biomass fuel smoke exposure (OR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.1 – 2.7), and absence of kitchen chimney (OR: 2.9; 95% CI: 1.5 – 5.6). Similarly, chronic coughing is associated with among those who exposed to secondhand smoke (OR: 3.1; 95% CI: 1.9 – 4.9), former smokers (OR: 3.0; 95% CI: 1.6 – 5.4), current smokers (OR: 5.8; 95% CI: 3.2 – 10.3) and history of childhood lung infection (OR: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.3 – 5.0). However, there was no statistically significant association observed with sex, cardiovascular comorbidities, and tuberculosis history.

Conclusions: Considering the significant impact of chronic cough on quality of life, it is important to design and implement programs and strategies to reduce modifiable risk factors like smoking, biomass fuel exposure, and preventing childhood lung infection.

  • Chronic diseases
  • Cough

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Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2021; 58: Suppl. 65, PA3510.

This abstract was presented at the 2021 ERS International Congress, in session “Prediction of exacerbations in patients with COPD”.

This is an ERS International Congress abstract. No full-text version is available. Further material to accompany this abstract may be available at www.ers-education.org (ERS member access only).

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Prevalence and risk factors of chronic cough among adult in Nepal: results from a community-based study (COBIN-P)
Tara Ballav Adhikari, Marieann Hogmann, Brendan Cooper, Anupa Rijal, Arne Drews, Arjun Kark, Torben Sigsgaard, Dinesh Neupane, Per Kallestrup
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2021, 58 (suppl 65) PA3510; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2021.PA3510

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Tara Ballav Adhikari, Marieann Hogmann, Brendan Cooper, Anupa Rijal, Arne Drews, Arjun Kark, Torben Sigsgaard, Dinesh Neupane, Per Kallestrup
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2021, 58 (suppl 65) PA3510; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2021.PA3510
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