STUDY OF BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE LEVELS IN ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the world.Acute exacerbation of COPD are most commonly triggered by respiratory infections predominantly viral although bacterial infections as well as environmental triggers can initiate these events.Recent studies have indicated.B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP) is a valuable asset in predicting the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and outcomes as well.