Comparative Evaluation of Forced Expiratory Flow during 25%-75% of Expiration in Middle Aged Obese and Non-Obese Females: An Observational Study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Over-weight and obesity are one of the five primary causes of death worldwide. In various respiratory pathologies, lung function are routinely measured, which includes commonly forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration (FEV1) or peak expiratory flow rate (PEF). Hence; we planned the present study to assess and compare the Forced Expiratory Flow during 25%-75% of Expiration in Middle Aged Obese and Non-Obese Females. Materials & methods: The present study included evaluation of Forced Expiratory Flow during 25%-75% of Expiration in Middle Aged Obese and Non-Obese Females. A total of 60 female subjects were included in the present study. Among these 60 subjects, 30 were obese, while the remaining 30 were non-obese. Spirometer was used for assessment of pulmonary functions. Lung volumes, capacities, and Flow were directly evaluated through the procedures of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC). The FVC procedure done were allowed for the determination of Expiratory Flow25%-75%(FEF 25%-75%). All the results were recorded and were analyzed by SPSS software. Results: Mean FEF 25%-75% of the subjects of the obese and non-obese group were 2.48 and 2.89 respectively. Significant results were obtained while comparing the mean FEF 25%-75% in between the obese group and non- obese group (P- value < 0.05). Conclusion: Obesity is associated with reduction in the Forced Expiratory Flow during 25%-75%.
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Sonam Bansal, Manish Agarwal, Kavita Yadav, Dr. Yogesh Yadav
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