Analysis of comorbid pathology in patients with occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from exposure to industrial aerosols according to the regional register of Occupational Diseases of the Novosibirsk region

Abstract

Introduction. In the course of the work the scientists have conducted an analysis of comorbid pathology was carried out in patients with occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OCOPD) who underwent inpatient examination at the Clinic of the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene of Rospotrebnadzor. The study aims to research the frequency and nature of comorbid pathology in patients with OCOPD who underwent inpatient examination at the Clinic of the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene of Rospotrebnadzor. Materials and methods. In the course of the work we have conducted a retrospective analysis of the medical histories of patients with occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who were examined and treated at the Clinic of Occupational Pathology. Researchers have carried out the analysis of the histories using the regional register of occupational diseases of Novosibirsk and the Novosibirsk Region created by the staff of the Research Institute of Hygiene and the permanent regional register of Occupational Diseases. Results. The study made it possible to determine the structure of comorbid pathology of patients with occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who were examined and treated at the Clinic of Occupational Pathology and School-related Diseases of the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Hygiene of Rospotrebnadzor. Conclusion. Comorbid pathology affects the severity of the patient's condition with OCOPD. We have made conclusions about the need for early diagnosis of occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its comorbid conditions, an individualized approach to each patient for effective rehabilitation. Ethics. The material of the article was approved by the Ethics Committee at the Novosibirsk Scientific Research Institute of Hygiene of Rospotrebnadzor (Protocol No. 3 of June 16, 2022).