scholarly journals Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 3643
Author(s):  
Visalakshi H. Subramanian ◽  
Aruna Chennakeshawaran ◽  
Vijay Krishna Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Muscle Length ◽  
Pectoralis Major ◽  
Maximum Speed ◽  
Pectoralis Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Major General

Background: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of the maximum speed of exhalation after a deep inspiration. The peak expiratory flow is measured by a device named peak flow meter. This study concentrates on the correlation of the PEFR with the pectoral muscle length.Methods: It is a cross sectional study of 30 convenient samples based on gender distribution where the PEFR and pectoralis muscle length were measured in the subjects.Results: Statistical analysis shows that there is a significant correlation between right pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.030), left pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.014), right pectoralis major clavicular end muscle length with PEFR (p=0.010).Conclusions: There is a significant correlation between peak expiratory flow and pectoralis muscle length. 

scholarly journals Peak expiratory flow rate among smokers and non-smokers working in Kathmandu Medical College

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-35
Author(s):  
Preetu Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Cigarette smoking has remained a popular habit since ages. Most people are well aware of the deleterious effects of cigarette smoking yet continue to give a blind eye which dete­riorates overall public health. The purpose of the present study was to assess Peak Expiratory Flow Rate among smoking and nonsmoking staffs who work in Kathmandu Medical College. Methods: In this comparative cross-sectional study Peak Expiratory Flow Rate was obtained using Mini Wright’s Peak Flow Meter of 108 smokers and 108 nonsmokers in the age group ranging from 25-45 years. Those who never smoked or who have quit smoking for the past 2 years were grouped as nonsmokers and the smokers with history of smoking at least five or more cigarettes per day for at least two years were included in the study for measuring their Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. Data was collected, compiled and analyzed by using Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) software version16. Student ‘t’ test was used for group comparison. Results: The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate value was significantly reduced in the smokers (p value< 0.05). Mean Peak Expiratory Flow Rate was reduced with increasing age of the smokers. However, no significant difference was observed in Peak Expiratory Flow Rate with increase in the number of cigarettes smoked (p value> 0.05). Conclusions: In the study Peak Expiratory Flow Rate among smokers (367.13 ± 74.182) was lower than nonsmokers (471.39±60.842), which was statistically significant proving that cigarette smok­ing reduced peak expiratory flow rate.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN EFIKASI DIRI DAN PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE PASIEN PENYAKIT PARU OBSTRUKSI KRONIS (PPOK)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Emdat Suprayitno ◽  
Azizah Khoiriyati ◽  
Titiek Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become a huge public health problem in the world. In Asy-Syaafi Hospital, COPD is the most commonly found disease after bcronchitis among the patients in out patient unit of lung desease. Self efficacy showed patients’ confidence in independently managing chronic desease. Wheter they want or not to start the treatment is determined by their self efficacy. Peak expiratory flow rate showed condition and problems of lung function and the narrowing or blockage of the airway. Objective: Identify conditions and problems on self efficacy and Peak expiratory flow rate of COPD patients in Asy-Syaafi Hospital Pamekasan, East Java. Method: This research was descriptive study used non analytic cross sectional design, with total sampling, involving 30 respondents. Data were collected with a questionnaire of the COPD self efficacy (CSES) and peak flow meter. Data analysis was performed with a univariate analysis. Results: Self efficacy was in low category with score less than 99 (86.7%) and peak expiratory flow rate was less than <50% of the PEF (90%). Conclusion: Most of COPD self efficacy in Asy-Syaafi Hospital Pamekasan were in not good category and peak expiratory flow rate contained in red zone or the occurrence of major constriction of the airways. Keywords: COPD, Self Eficacy, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

scholarly journals Peak expiratory flow rate and chronic respiratory symptoms among restaurant workers: a cross-sectional study from Thailand

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 1429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chudchawal Juntarawijit
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cooking Methods ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Cooking smoke is a major source of indoor air pollution affecting millions of people worldwide. To date, there has been no epidemiological study to show the variation in health effects resulting from work at different kinds of restaurants in Thailand. This study determines lung function and chronic respiratory symptoms of workers in four types of eateries commonly found in Thailand. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 321 people working in four common types of restaurants in Thailand: ‘tamsang’ restaurants (from the Thai word ร้านอาหารตามสั่ง, a restaurant that makes a variety of foods to order) (170 people), papaya salad restaurants (51 people), noodle restaurants (50 people), and barbecue stalls (50 people).  The restaurant workers’ demographic data as well as information on their working conditions was collected using a questionnaire administered in a face to face interview. Each worker’s peak expiratory flow rate was measured using a portable peak flow meter. Results: This study found that working in a ‘tamsang’ restaurant is associated with a higher risk of poor lung function (OR = 2.59, 95% CI 1.33–5.06) and a higher prevalence of moderate dyspnea symptoms (OR = 3.79, 95% CI 1.63–8.79) compared to working in a papaya salad restaurant. The study also found that each of the following were associated with poor lung function and/or chronic respiratory symptoms: cooking with palm oil, having irritated teary eyes while cooking, cooking without a ventilation hood, long past experience working at restaurants, and working in a small cooking area (1–6 m2). Conclusions: Work in different kinds of restaurants with variations in cooking methods and work conditions produces diverse effects on airway and lung function. Regulatory organizations should pay careful attention to protecting the health of restaurant workers, especially those working in ‘tamsang’ restaurants.

scholarly journals Peak expiratory flow rate and its correlation with height among 6 to 14 years children: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gunasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: The objective of this research was to study the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) values and its correlation with height in children aged between 6 to 14 years and height.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 1205 children aged 6 to 14 years in department of paediatrics at a medical college hospital. In a pre-structured questionnaire, the age, sex, height and PEFR values were recorded. PEFR was considered as primary outcome variable. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis.Results: Among 1205 study participants, height showed a steady relationship with PEFR. As height increases PEFR increases progressively in both boys and girls. (R2=0.691). The linear regression model for PEFR with height of all age shows, one centimeter increase in height there was 5.1% increase in PEFR with a constant (-458.0) and a 95% confidence interval 4.9 to 5.3, a lesser R2=69.1% which was found to be statistically significant.Conclusions: The PEFR values derived and its height correlation in this study can be used as reference for children in and around Chennai district.

scholarly journals DIFFERENCE OF PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE BETWEEN STANDING AND SITTING POSITIONS IN SMOKER AGED 18-22 YEARS OLD IN BEBALANG VILLAGE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
I Gusti Ayu Mitha Aristya Dewi ◽  
Ni Komang Ayu Juni Antari ◽  
Indira Vidiari Juhanna ◽  
I Dewa Ayu Inten Dwi Primayanti
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Paparan asap rokok yang terjadi secara terus menerus pada perokok dapat mempercepat penurunan fungsi paru. Penurunan fungsi paru dapat diketahui melalui pemeriksaan Arus Puncak Ekspirasi (APE). APE dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor salah satunya adalah posisi tubuh. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan nilai APE antara posisi berdiri dan duduk pada perokok usia 18-22 tahun. Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan penelitian cross sectional analitik yang dilakukan pada bulan Maret-April 2019. Jumlah subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 58 orang remaja laki-laki yang merupakan perokok aktif dengan rentang usia 18-22 tahun. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan consecutive sampling. Hasil uji hipotesis Paired Sample T Test menghasilkan nilai p sebesar 0,000 (P<0,05) dengan nilai rerata APE antara posisi berdiri dan duduk masing-masing 452,93±106,98 L/menit dan 428,62±144,19 L/menit. Simpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat perbedaan signifikan nilai APE antara posisi berdiri dan duduk pada perokok usia 18-22 tahun di Desa Bebalang.

scholarly journals Correlation of Body Mass Index, Mean Arterial Pressure with Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Healthy Individuals- A Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanuj Mathur ◽  
Dileep Kumar Verma ◽  
Sunita Tiwari ◽  
Narsingh Verma ◽  
Ranjana Singh
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Mean Arterial Pressure ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Introduction: Modern lifestyle has resulted in an increased prevalence of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases along with being overweight. An interaction between the three factors has also been demonstrated. Aim: The study aimed to assess the relationship of Body Mass Index (BMI), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in healthy individuals. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was done in the Department of Physiology, KGMU, Lucknow from 30 July 2019 to 30 July 2020. Forty healthy individuals, aged 18-35 years were assessed for height, weight, blood pressure and spirometric parameter of PEFR. PEFR was chosen as it was a reliable representative of airways functioning. PEFR reflects proximal airway calibre changes which might be due to effect of airway geometry. A correlation test was run to test the relation between BMI and PEFR and MAP and PEFR. Results: A weak correlation (r=-0.136) was noted between BMI and PEFR indicating that as BMI increased, PEFR compromised. A linear correlation was observed between MAP and PEFR. Conclusion: The present study confirms a weak association of BMI and MAP with PEFR.

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