Comparison of Specific Inhalation Challenge Test Results in Occupational and Non- Occupational Asthma Patients: Is Monitoring Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Sufficient for Diagnosis?

Background: Carpenters are exposed to wood dust during work. This leads to various health problems such as respiratory conditions and decrease in lung functions. Carpenters due to prolong exposure to wood dust causes a decrease in the peak expiratory flow rate. Buteyko breathing exercise is usually given the patients suffering from bronchial asthma this exercise helps to increase peak expiratory flow rate in asthma patients and is very useful. Objective: The aim of the study is to find the effect of buteyko breathing exercise on peak expiratory flow rate in carpenters. Methodology: An experimental study on a total of 30 carpenters among the age group of 35 to 45 years was included in the study. Peak expiratory flow rate of the carpenters were taken before giving Buteyko breathing exercise for 4 week, 2 session pre week. The difference of pre and post peak expiratory flow rate was then calculated. The data was statistically analysed using paired t-test. Results: Buteyko breathing exercise improved the peak expiratory flow rate in carpenters after 4 weeks. (p<0.0001*) Conclusion: Buteyko breathing exercise helps to improve peak expiratory flow rate in carpenters. Key words: carpenters, peak expiratory flow rate, wood dust, Buteyko breathing exercise.

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Sensitivity of peak expiratory flow rate for diagnosing bronchial obstruction on methacholine inhalation challenge in school-aged asthmatic children

Acta Paediatrica ◽

10.1111/j.1651-2227.1998.tb01522.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 87 (6) ◽

pp. 635-637 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

O Linna

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Bronchial Obstruction ◽

Asthmatic Children ◽

Inhalation Challenge ◽

Expiratory Flow

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Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate between Android and Gynoid Pattern Obesity in Females

International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ◽

10.52403/ijhsr.20210429 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 236-254

Author(s):

Shruti Shah ◽

Pratibha Gaikwad

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Test Results ◽

Hip Circumference ◽

Pearson Correlation Test ◽

Obese Subjects ◽

Expiratory Flow ◽

Better Than

Aim: To assess comparison of PEFR between Android and Gynoid Pattern Obesity in Females. Objectives: To assess Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Android Pattern, Gynoid Pattern of Obesity in Females and compare Peak Expiratory Flow Rate between Android and Gynoid Pattern Obesity in Females. Methodology: 100 Female Obese Subjects with BMI> 30 in the Age Group between 20-40 yrs living a sedentary lifestyle were recruited with incidental sampling over the period of 1 year duration and allocated to Android (n = 50) and Gynoid (n = 50) groups on the basis of Adiposity Markers like BMI, Height, Weight, Waist Circumference (WC), Hip Circumference (HC), WHR - Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) and Waist to Height Ratio (WtHR). PEFR was recorded by taking 3 readings and the highest among them chosen. Results: Pearson correlation test and Linear Regression was done between PEFR & BMI, PEFR & WHR and PEFR & WHtR. Using an Unrelated t Test, results were found to be Significant (p < 0.05) between PEFR in Both the Groups. Conclusion: The study establishes that there is a difference in PEFR between Android and Gynoid Pattern of Obesity in Females and PEFR in Gynoid Pattern is 5% better than PEFR in the Android Pattern Obesity in Females. Key words: Obesity, Android, Gynoid, PEFR, BMI, WHR, WtHR, WC, HC.

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The diagnosis of occupational asthma confirmed by serial peak expiratory flow rate monitoring

Romanian Journal of Occupational Medicine ◽

10.2478/rjom-2020-0003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 71 (1) ◽

pp. 20-25

Author(s):

Agripina Rașcu ◽

Eugenia Naghi ◽

Claudia Mariana Handra ◽

Ioan Anton Arghir ◽

Dana Mateș ◽

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Keyword(s):

Respiratory Disease ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Occupational Asthma ◽

Consumer Society ◽

The World ◽

Occupational Respiratory Disease ◽

Expiratory Flow

AbstractOccupational asthma, the most common occupational respiratory disease in industrialized societies, accounts for 5-10% of all cases of asthma diagnosed in the world. The number of cases is increasing given the development of the “consumer society”. We aim to discuss a case of occupational asthma that we have confirmed using internationally validated methods.

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The combination of alkaline water provision and asthma-induced gymnastics towards peak expiratory flow rate of asthma patients at Surakarta Lung Clinic, Indonesia

GHMJ (Global Health Management Journal) ◽

10.35898/ghmj-31266 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 8

Author(s):

Agista Delima Permadani ◽

Mardiyono Mardiyono ◽

Aris Santjaka

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Alkaline Water ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Expiratory Flow ◽

Water Provision

Background: Asthma is an abnormality in the form of chronic airway inflammation which can be reduced by providing asthma-induced gymnastics and healthy lifestyle such as consuming alkaline water.Aims: The objective of this study is to examine a combination of alkaline water provision and asthma-induced gymnastics towards peak expiratory flow rate of asthma patients at Surakarta Lung Clinic, IndonesiaMethods: This research was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test design with control group. The number of respondents in this study was 30 respondents, divided equally into intervention group and control group. The control group was given asthma-induced gymnastics twice a week for 14 days with duration of 60 minutes, while the intervention group was provided with a combination of alkaline water pH9+ for 14 days as much as 1,200 ml/day and asthma-induced gymnastics 4 times a week for 14 days with a duration of 60 minutes.Results: There was a significant difference in the value of peak expiratory flow for 14 days in the intervention group and the control group (p < 0.001). There was an improvement in the average of peak expiratory flow rate values for each measurement in both groups, however, this study orchestrates that the intervention group has a higher improvement than the control group. The combination of alkaline water and asthma-induced gymnastics effectively and significantly improves the peak expiratory flow rate values at the Day 8 (p = 0.039) and the Day 14 (p = 0.012).Conclusion: The combination of alkaline water and asthma-induced gymnastics can be applied in nursing care management in patients with intermittent and persistent asthma. Keywords: Alkaline Water, Asthma Gymnastics, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Asthma.

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Effectiveness of The Active Cycle Breathing Technique on The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) in Asthma Patient

Babali Nursing Research ◽

10.37363/bnr.2020.111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Julvainda Eka Priya Utama

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Asthma Patient ◽

Educational Background ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Continuous Treatment ◽

Breathing Exercise ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Expiratory Flow

Introduction: The Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is a person maximum expiratory airflow measurement. The active cycle breathing technique is a breathing exercise focus on release the abnormal lung secretion by increase the expiration power. The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the active cycle breathing technique on the PEFR in asthma patient. Methods: Design of this study was quasi-experimental with single pre-post test group. Study was conducted in the Kedungkandang Primary Health Care, Malang City, East Java Province, Indonesia. In total 25 asthma patients recruited into a single group. The participant asked to practice the breathing exercise for three times a week and being evaluated after one month. The PEFR was measured by Peak Flow Meter. Results: The Wilcoxon test showed p grade < 0.05, which means there is a significant effect of the active cycle breathing technique on the PEFR grade. The increase of PEFR grade in asthma patients start to appear at the week third to the end of week fourth. Continuous treatment may increase the PEFR grade, however it was influenced by several factors such as age (years) and educational background. Conclusion: The active cycle breathing technique increase PEFR in asthma patients. The PEFR expected to be evaluated simultaneously, to assess the stages of improvement for asthma patient.

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EFFECT OF BODY MASS INDEX ON PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE

International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies ◽

10.32553/ijmbs.v3i9.570 ◽

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.

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