Volume : 13, Issue : 01, January – 2026

Title:

ASSESSMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN COPD PATIENTS AND EFFECTS OF IRON SUPPLEMENTATION – AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Authors :

Yagvendra Pandey, Rahul Varshney , Dr. Gaurav Rajauria, Prof. Satya Prakash Vishnoi

Abstract :

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that often affects overall health. Many COPD patients also suffer from anemia, which reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen and can worsen breathlessness and tiredness. This problem is often overlooked in routine care.
Methodology: This observational study included 60 COPD patients aged 40 years and above. Blood tests were done to check hemoglobin and iron levels. Patients with anemia were further tested to find the type of anemia. Those with iron deficiency anemia received iron supplements for eight weeks, and their blood values were rechecked.
Results: Anemia was found in 41.66% of COPD patients. Iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease were almost equally common. Iron treatment significantly improved hemoglobin and iron levels.
Conclusion: Anemia is common in COPD and iron treatment is effective. Regular anemia screening should be part of COPD care.
Keywords: COPD, Anemia, Iron deficiency, Iron supplementation, Lung function

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Yagvendra Pandey et al., Assessment Of Iron Deficiency Anemia In Copd Patients And Effects Of Iron Supplementation – An Observational Study, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(01).

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