Evaluating the impact of statin therapy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease outcomes: A retrospective cohort study from a tertiary care hospital in India

Harini Singara Chari, Ambika M Padukone, Rahul Magazine, P Kalyana Chakravarthy, Archisha Kalra, Bharti Chogtu, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Department of Pulmonary, Critical care and Sleep Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Journal of International Medical Research

Published online on April 10, 2026

Abstract

Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 54, Issue 4, April 2026.
ObjectiveChronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common condition marked by significant disability and frequent exacerbations. Statins, owing to their anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, may offer therapeutic benefits in chronic obstructive ...