scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE & BREATH HOLDING TIME IN NORMAL & ‘OM’ MEDITATORS.

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (23) ◽  
pp. 4111-4119
Author(s):  
Gayatri Bora ◽  
Jasiya Nazir ◽  
Ravi G. N.
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Holding Time ◽  
Breath Holding ◽  
Expiratory Flow

scholarly journals EFFECT OF ONE MONTH DIAPHRAGMATIC BREATHING ON PEAKEXPIRATORY FLOW RATE AND BREATH HOLDING TIME

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveen Bhardwaj ◽  
Reena Bhardwaj ◽  
Prerna Singh ◽  
Devendra Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Holding Time ◽  
Breath Holding ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Diaphragmatic Breathing ◽  
Pulmonary Functions ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Practice of yoga based relaxation techniques has been associated with various physiological changes in our body. The long term practice of these techniques has been reported to improve the pulmonary functions. However, the study on effects of short term diaphragmatic breathing on lung functions is yet lacking. Therefore, the present analytical study was conducted to find the changes in pulmonary functions after practising diaphragmatic breathing for one month among (n=40; 20 males and 20 females) 1st year MBBS students aged between 18-20 years. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and breathe holding time (BHT) was recorded in these subjects before and after one month of practising diaphragmatic breathing. There was a significant increase in both PEFR and BHT after 1month of diaphragmatic breathing manoeuvre depicting the beneficial of diaphragmatic breathing on pulmonary functions. Key words: Yoga; Pulmonary functions; Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; Breath Holding Time

scholarly journals Comparative study of seasonal variability in peak expiratory flow rate amongst school children in rural and urban areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Bharat Bhushan ◽  
Leena Chopra ◽  
Surinder P. Singh ◽  
Shivam Bhalla ◽  
Heena Bharti
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Urban Schools ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Airflow Limitation ◽  
Flow Meter ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is a value test for lung function and can be conveniently measured by using relatively inexpensive and portable Peak Flow Meter, identifying and assessing the degree of airflow limitation of individuals. While PEFR is obviously related to factors like age, weight, height, race, gender, it may also be additionally affected by seasons and climate. The purpose of study being to observe seasonal variation in PEFR amongst school going children and to observe peak expiratory flow rate in school going children in urban and rural areas.Methods: This prospective and comparative study was carried out on total 600 children; with 300 each from rural and urban schools, of age group 10-14 years, both sexes. Peak expiratory flow meter was used for the measurements in the seasons of summer (April to June) and winter (December to February) of the year. The results thus obtained were compiled and analysed.Results: The mean PEFR value (Litres/min) during summers in the rural children was 243.50(S.D.=16.050) while during winters was 253.63(S.D.=16.934), highly significant (p<0.001);  mean PEFR summers in the urban  children was 241.50(S.D.=20.530)and during winters  was 249.93(S.D.=21.685), again highly significant (p<0.001).In both rural and urban groups PEFR values increased with increase in height and weight of the children which was found to be highly significant (p<0.001). Girls representation proportion in rural vs urban schools being 49% vs 45%; whereas boys being 51% vs 55% respectively.Conclusions: Peak expiratory flow rate decreased during summer season of the year in both rural and urban school attending children. In both the groups PEFR values had a direct correlation with height and weight of the children. Rural schools showed more girl student representation than their urban counterparts indicating more awareness for girl child education amongst rural population.

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
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