Peak expiratory flow rate measurement

Author(s):  
Ian Mann ◽  
Alastair Noyce
Author(s):  
K. Subramanyam ◽  
Dr. P. Subhash Babu

Obesity has become one of the major health issues in India. WHO defines obesity as “A condition with excessive fat accumulation in the body to the extent that the health and wellbeing are adversely affected”. Obesity results from a complex interaction of genetic, behavioral, environmental and socioeconomic factors causing an imbalance in energy production and expenditure. Peak expiratory flow rate is the maximum rate of airflow that can be generated during forced expiratory manoeuvre starting from total lung capacity. The simplicity of the method is its main advantage. It is measured by using a standard Wright Peak Flow Meter or mini Wright Meter. The aim of the study is to see the effect of body mass index on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate values in young adults. The place of a study was done tertiary health care centre, in India for the period of 6 months. Study was performed on 80 subjects age group 20 -30 years, categorised as normal weight BMI =18.5 -24.99 kg/m2 and overweight BMI =25-29.99 kg/m2. There were 40 normal weight BMI (Group A) and 40 over weight BMI (Group B). BMI affects PEFR. Increase in BMI decreases PEFR. Early identification of risk individuals prior to the onset of disease is imperative in our developing country. Keywords: BMI, PEFR.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odirichi Andrew ◽  
Ifeoma Egbuonu ◽  
Ngozi Ojinnaka ◽  
Thecla Ezeonu ◽  
Obumneme Ezeanosike

Author(s):  
Akshi Singhal ◽  
Lovneesh Kumar ◽  
Vinish Kumar Agarwal ◽  
Sampan Singh Bist ◽  
Nitika Agrawal

1996 ◽  
Vol 143 (8) ◽  
pp. 797-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Neas ◽  
D. W. Dockery ◽  
H. Burge ◽  
p. Koutrakis ◽  
F. E. Speizer

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Kotses ◽  
Kathleen D. Glaus ◽  
Stanley K. Bricel ◽  
Jack E. Edwards ◽  
Paul L. Crawford

The Lancet ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 322 (8341) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Forster ◽  
R.W. Parker

Author(s):  
Anna Galytska

Actuality of Research. Scientific works proved that the greater the volume of the lungs, the better the physical abilities of athletes. So researching of the functional state of organism, namely the level of lung capacity of volleyball players is very important. The aim of the Researching. Determining of the level of lung capacity, forced air volume in 1 second and peak expiratory flow rate in volleyball qualifications. Results. The average rate of lung capacity of volleyball players is – 3,98 l, Forced air volume in 1 second – 3,32 liters, peak expiratory flow rate 5,77 – l/sec. Conclusions. The results of researching indicate that the level of vital capacity in girls is rather higher. So volleyball players (girls) have a high level of fitness of the body, providing adaptation to hight loads and hight endurance.


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