Exposure to biomass, quality of life and result of espirometry. Period May 2019 - September 2019

Abstract

COPD is characterize by airflow obstruction, with its most relevant symptoms being a productive or non-chronic cough and dyspnea, spirometry being the standard GOLD for diagnosis. It is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with a global prevalence of 10% in adults; cigarette smoke being the most important risk factor for its development. However, there is growing evidence from a large number of studies that the inhalation of smoke from biomass fuels, especially firewood, is a relevant cause of COPD in developing countries. Objetive: Correlate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by exposure to Biomass agents and quality of life in patients in the Hato community, Falcón municipality, Falcón state. Methodology: Analytical, correlational, cross-sectional, type research. Sample: 20 symptomatic respiratory patients exposed to wood smoke from the El Hato population, aged 30-65, including 14 women and 6 men. They were evaluate through physical examination, clinical history, spirometric study and quality of life test. Results: It was statistically observe that exposure to biomass can alter the airflow in patients exposed to them. Conclusions: It was conclude that biomass agents, like other factors, influence the limitation of airflow.