Retrospective Study on Prescription Pattern on the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Bajracharya M,
Bajracharya D
Abstract:Background: COPD is a disease caused by chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or combination of both conditions. As per the Global Burden of Disease 2017 prediction, COPD is the second leading cause of death in Nepal, the fourth leading cause of premature death and the third cause for disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in Nepal. The prevalence of COPD in Nepal was 11.7%. If current situation prevails, the burden of COPD might increase continuously in the nation. Hence, the findings from this study might provide b… Show more
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