Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in Relation to Selected Anthropometric Parameters in Healthy Adult Males of Kumaun Region of India: A Comparative Study.
Br J Med Med Res
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2015; 9(4): 1-7
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
PEF is a reasonably good measure of ventilatory function. It varies with various anthropometric parameters, geographical location of the subjects as well as various disease processes.Objective:
To assess the relationship between PEF and certain selected anthropometric parameters and to devise prediction equation based upon these parameters. Materials andMethods:
Three hundred healthy male adults in the age group of 18-60 years have been assessed for PEF using Wright Peak Flow Meter.Results:
In the age group ≤ 40 years, PEF was on the average greater than in the age group > 40 years. Prediction equations were derived for PEF dependent on age and height in <40 age group and age and weight in >40 years age group.Conclusion:
PEF appears to decline with advancing age, and to increase with height in younger subjects and weight in older subjects.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Br J Med Med Res
Year:
2015
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