Study on Prevalence of Asthma and COPD at Dhaka City in Bangladesh

Abstract

The percentage of Asthma and COPD is increasing gradually in the world as well as in Bangladesh due to many reasons. So this current study was aimed to find out the prevalence of Asthma and COPD at Dhaka city in Bangladesh. This was a survey based study where general people were interviewed as per the structured questionnaire. Among 300 subjects both male and female was there aged between 15- 65 years. It was found 18% Asthma prevalence and 7% COPD prevalence among those populations. 28% COPD patients were currents smokers taking at least one pack or more than one pack daily. Hypertension was present both in Asthma and COPD. Many undiagnosed Asthma patients were also found who had severe coughing and shortness of breath. Asthma or COPD was present in the family history of 70% patients. Smoke was one of main triggers for asthmatic and COPD patients. Breathless condition and chest tightness both were prevalent for Asthma and COPD. There working and living conditions were the most important factors but only 30% asthmatic and 35% COPD people worked in a well ventilated area. Almost many of them were not concern about taking their medications properly. So, adequate steps should be taken in our country to make people concern and should be made aware of the facts that may reduce the incidence of these types of chronic illnesses, medical conditions as well as to motivate people to take medications and also to manage these diseases.