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

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

International Journal of Pulmonary & Respiratory Sciences ◽

10.19080/ijoprs.2021.05.555666 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Occupational Asthma ◽

Challenge Test ◽

Test Results ◽

Specific Inhalation Challenge ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Inhalation Challenge ◽

Expiratory Flow

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The use of peak expiratory flow rate measurements in respiratory disease

Pediatric Pulmonology ◽

10.1002/ppul.1950110215 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 166-174 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

Michael D. Lebowitz

Keyword(s):

Respiratory Disease ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Expiratory Flow

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Specific inhalation challengetest results in occupational and non-occupational asthma patients: Is monitoring peak expiratory flow rate sufficient for diagnosis?

10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.3171 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bilge Uzmezoglu ◽

Ceprail Simsek ◽

Gülden Sari

Keyword(s):

Peak Expiratory Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽

Occupational Asthma ◽

Asthma Patients ◽

Expiratory Flow

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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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