Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third major cause of expiry at international level causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Over 80% of these deaths occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Urinary incontinence is a popular term that can change women and men of all ages with a deep assortment of asperity and quality. Due to the persistent coughing, UI is most prevalent in individuals with long-term chest disorders such bronchiectasis, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Objective

To find out the association of urinary incontinence with quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Methods

It was a cross-sectional study with a sample size of 277 people of both genders. The ICIQ FLUTS and MLUTS questionnaires were used. Before patients completed the questionnaires, their informed consent was obtained. The study lasted for six months and was conducted at the DHQ hospital in DG khan.

Result

The chi square and correlation tests, which demonstrated significance at a 0.01 ratio, were used to examine the data using SPSS. Which suggests that UI have a negative impact on people with respiratory disorders in their quality of life.

Conclusion

This study provide evidence that there is significant role of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in urinary incontinence which have negative impact on their lifestyle. The diagnosis reveals that the respiratory condition plays a role in developing UI. Hence Urinary Incontinence have considerably a great impact on Quality of life. Physical therapy programs can become an effectual option.

Keywords: Cough, COPD, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor muscle, pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory disease.