Study To Assess Clinical And Prognostic Implication Of Nutritional Status On Copd Exacerbations

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that can lead to frequent exacerbations. Poor nutritional statusis one of the most common problems in COPD patients and it may worsen the course of the disease. This study aims toinvestigate the prevalence of malnutrition in COPD patients hospitalized for exacerbations and evaluate how their nutritionalhealth impacts the severity and prognosis of these episodes.Methods: The study includes patients admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbation.Nutritional status was assessed using various methods, including body mass index (BMI), mid arm circumference, Triceps skinfold thickness, waist circumference. Additional data was collected, including lung function tests (spirometry), results of a 6-minute walk test, markers of exacerbation severity, length of hospital stay, and rates of readmission within a specific timeframe(6 months)Results: In this study, we found that malnourished COPD patients were at increased risk of severe exacerbations, longerhospitalization duration, and higher mortality compared to their well-nourished counterparts. There was no significantassociation between gender and severity of COPD (p> 0.05). The association between nutritional status and severity of COPDwas significant (p< 0.05).Conclusion: Malnutrition is associated with increased exacerbation severity, and higher mortality rates, highlighting the needfor integrated nutritional assessment and management in COPD care. • Future research should focus on identifying optimalnutritional interventions to improve exacerbation outcomes and overall prognosis in COPD patients.