scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Acute and Chronic Periodontitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (44) ◽  
pp. 3294-3299
Author(s):  
Thaslima Nandhini S. ◽  
Gayatri Devi R
Keyword(s):  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Chronic Periodontitis ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
World Health ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Acute Periodontitis

BACKGROUND Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of gum which surrounds and supports the teeth. Globally, periodontal disease is one of the most common oral diseases. Unhealthy periodontium has been connected to systemic conditions like pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. Periodontal disease affects individuals of all ages, but it is most commonly seen in elderly patients. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 65 % of people have respiratory problems due to periodontal disease. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is defined as the maximum rate and speed of expiration of an individual. We wanted to determine and compare PEFR in acute and chronic periodontitis. METHODS The present case control study was carried out among patients in the 20 - 40 years age group, who were attending outpatient department of Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals. Study participants were grouped into three categories as ‘normal individuals’, ‘patients with acute periodontitis’ and ‘patients with chronic periodontitis’; each group had 20 people. Spirometer was used to detect the peak expiratory flow rate. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. P value of less than or equal to 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. RESULTS Results were obtained and expressed as mean ± SD. The Tukey HSD Post-hoc Test was used. Significance value is < 0.05. PEFRs are 420 ± 21.37 and 317 ± 21.05 in control and periodontitis individuals, respectively. P values for these criteria were < 0.05. Males have a high PEFR when compared to females in normal individuals group. This difference was statistically not significant. Females have a high PEFR when compared to males in patients with acute periodontitis. This difference was statistically not significant. Males have a high PEFR when compared to females with chronic periodontitis. When compared within and between groups, it was statistically significant (p = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Periodontitis could be a key source of respiratory disorders. This study shows that acute periodontitis expiratory flow rate was greater than chronic periodontitis expiratory flow rate. Proper maintenance of oral health and early detection of periodontitis may aid in reducing the frequency of respiratory problems due to periodontitis. KEY WORDS Acute Periodontitis, Chronic Periodontitis, Peak Flow Meter, Respiratory Disease

scholarly journals Study on respiratory problems and respiratory function amongst females exposed to biomass fuel and gas/ electricity fuel in a district of Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Md Abdul Alim ◽  
Abu Sadat Mohammad Nurunnabi ◽  
Salahuddin Ahmad ◽  
Mohammad Adnan Khan ◽  
SK Akhter Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Respiratory Function ◽  
Biomass Fuel ◽  
Function Parameter ◽  
User Group ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Indoor air pollution from biomass smoke is now regarded as public health hazard in the developing world causing different respiratory diseases. A cross-sectional study was conducted to see the prevalence of respiratory disease and status of respiratory function among female biomass fuel users and gas/electricity fuel users in a selective area of Bangladesh. A total of 103 females from Madla, a rural area under Bogra District of Bangladesh, which having good communication facilities, meeting the defined enrollment criteria for biomass fuel group were selected purposively as cases, while 101 females from the urban households from Thanthania in the same district, meeting the defined eligibility criteria for controls were included in gas/electricity fuel group. The participants were interviewed on a semi-structured questionnaire from March to June 2007. Moreover, peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) of 98 participants from each group was measured as a lung function parameter. In the biomass group, majority (61.6%) used open type of kitchen, 21.2% partially closed kitchen, 11.1% closed and 6.1% closed non-ventilated kitchen. Nearly three-quarter (73%) of the gas/electricity group used closed ventilated type of kitchen, 26% used partially closed kitchen and only 1 case used open kitchen. Nearly one-quarter (24%) of the biomass group had habit of taking beetle-nut compared to only 3% of the gas/electricity group and chewing tobacco was also revealed to be proportionately higher in the former group (22.8%) than that in the latter group (4%) (p<0.001). The biomass group exhibited a significantly higher frequency of respiratory problem (16.5%) compared to their gas/electricity counterpart (5%). 30.4% of the participants of biomass group suffered from allergic rhinitis as opposed to 13% of the gas/electricity group. Coughing was also significantly higher in the biomass group (13.7%) than that in the gas/electricity group (1%). Coughing in the early morning and cough with productive sputum also demonstrated their significant presence in the former group than that in the latter group. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) shows that it was significantly lower in the biomass fuel user group (225.0±38.6 L/min.) than that of the gas/electricity user group (247.5±34.4 L/min.) (p<0.001). It was found that smoke generated from biomass fuel combustion is a significant risk factor for respiratory problems among the female household members who, by tradition, are associated with cooking activities. CBMJ 2014 January: Vol. 03 No. 01 P: 08-12

EFFECT OF BODY MASS INDEX ON PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Subramanyam ◽  
Dr. P. Subhash Babu
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Group B

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.

scholarly journals 188 Nomogram of peak expiratory flow rate values for adolescents in a state in Southeast Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odirichi Andrew ◽  
Ifeoma Egbuonu ◽  
Ngozi Ojinnaka ◽  
Thecla Ezeonu ◽  
Obumneme Ezeanosike
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Among Children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akshi Singhal ◽  
Lovneesh Kumar ◽  
Vinish Kumar Agarwal ◽  
Sampan Singh Bist ◽  
Nitika Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Expiratory Flow

scholarly journals Fungus Spores, Air Pollutants, and Other Determinants of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Children

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

Operant muscular relaxation and peak expiratory flow rate in asthmatic children

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Kotses ◽  
Kathleen D. Glaus ◽  
Stanley K. Bricel ◽  
Jack E. Edwards ◽  
Paul L. Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Muscular Relaxation ◽  
Asthmatic Children ◽  
Expiratory Flow

PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE AT HIGH ALTITUDE

The Lancet ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 322 (8341) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Forster ◽  
R.W. Parker
Keyword(s):  
High Altitude ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Expiratory Flow

scholarly journals The Level of Lungs Capacity of Highly Skilled Female Volleyball Players

2017 ◽  
pp. 195-200
Author(s):  
Anna Galytska
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lung Capacity ◽  
Air Volume ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Forced Air

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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