Maximal expiratory pressure in residential and non-residential school children.
Indian J Pediatr
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2002 Mar; 69(3): 229-32
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in English
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| ID: sea-83213
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Maximal Expiratory Pressure (MEP) is a powerful indicator for respiratory muscle strength, which reflects the ability of a person to cough effectively.METHODS:
The present study was designed on healthy respiratory symptom free children of a Residential - Sainik (50) and Non-Residential (44) school children (aged 12-14 yrs) of Bijapur, to evaluate MEP in relation to their physical anthropometry. MEP (mm Hg) was determined by using a modified Black's apparatus, which is significantly higher in Residential-Sainik school children in comparison to Non-Residential school children (p < 0.01).RESULTS:
In both groups, MEP showed positive correlation with height (Residential, r = 0.72, p < 0.001; Non-Residential, r = 0.73, p < 0.001); weight (Residential, r = 0.73, p < 0.001; Non-Residential, r = 0.69, p < 0.001), BSA (Residential, r = 0.79, p < 0.001; Non-Residential, r = 0.72, p < 0.001) and BMI (Residential, r = 0.48, p < 0.01; Non-Residential, r = 0.34, p < 0.05), and also revealed a higher MEP in children with greater chest expansion.CONCLUSION:
Possibly, routine physical exercise in residential Sainik school children attribute to their better respiratory muscle strength.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Body Height
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Body Weight
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Humans
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Male
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Respiratory Mechanics
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Child
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Residence Characteristics
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Adolescent
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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