scholarly journals Assessment of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Spice Mill Workers - A Cross-Sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Neha P. Sarokte ◽  
Rutika Patil ◽  
Ajay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Normal Adults

Background: Numerous industries have researched the effects of occupational dust and particles on respiratory function. The continuous exposure to dispersed particles causes respiratory ailments in spice mill workers. Spice dust exposure is linked to a systemic inflammatory response, including respiratory irritation. Spice dust is finely divided solid particles and a form of respirable dust this is the leading cause of occupational disease. Allergies and asthma have been linked to spice mill workers. Objective: To study the effect of spice dust exposure on expiratory function and to compare the peak expiratory flow rate of spice mill workers and normal adults across age groups and gender Method: 186 subjects in Mumbai region, 93 spice mill workers and 93 normal adults were selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. PEFR was measured in all the participants using a mini Wright peak flow meter. Result: The statistical analysis showed that there is a significant difference in the peak expiratory flow rates of spice mill workers. However, intergroup analysis between age groups showed that there was not much difference in the PEFR values for the age group 40-50 when compared with normal. The reason could be less number of participants available for the study. Also, the gender-wise comparison showed statistically significant difference in male and female PEFR values. Conclusion: The present study concluded that peak expiratory flow rate was significantly reduced in spice mill workers when compared to normal adults of same age. Key words: PEFR, spice mill workers, spice dust, allergies.

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 Cement Dust Exposure and Perturbations in Some Elements and Lung and Liver Functions of Cement Factory Workers

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Egbe Edmund Richard ◽  
Nsonwu-Anyanwu Augusta Chinyere ◽  
Offor Sunday Jeremaiah ◽  
Usoro Chinyere Adanna Opara ◽  
Etukudo Maise Henrieta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Cement Dust ◽  
Cement Factory ◽  
Dust Inhalation ◽  
Liver Functions ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background. Cement dust inhalation is associated with deleterious health effects. The impact of cement dust exposure on the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), liver function, and some serum elements in workers and residents near cement factory were assessed.Methods. Two hundred and ten subjects (50 workers, 60 residents, and 100 controls) aged 18–60 years were studied. PEFR, liver function{aspartate and alanine transaminases (AST and ALT) and total and conjugated bilirubin (TB and CB)}, and serum elements{lead (Pb), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se), chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), and arsenic (As)}were determined using peak flow meter, colorimetry, and atomic absorption spectrometry, respectively. Data were analysed using ANOVA and correlation atp=0.05.Results. The ALT, TB, CB, Pb, As, Cd, Cr, Se, Mn, and Cu were significantly higher and PEFR, Fe, and Zn lower in workers and residents compared to controls (p<0.05). Higher levels of ALT, AST, and Fe and lower levels of Pb, Cd, Cr, Se, Mn, and Cu were seen in cement workers compared to residents (p<0.05). Negative correlation was observed between duration of exposure and PEFR (r=-0.416,p=0.016) in cement workers.Conclusions. Cement dust inhalation may be associated with alterations in serum elements levels and lung and liver functions while long term exposure lowers peak expiratory flow rate.

Comparative Evaluation of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate between Computerized Spirometry and Peak Flow Meter

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-94
Author(s):  
Sanjay Bansal ◽  
VK Tiwari ◽  
Sahil Sood ◽  
Rajan Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Peak Flow ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
Lung Function Test ◽  
Flow Meter ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Expiratory Flow

ABSTRACT Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a simple, reliable, and easily reproducible and measurable lung function test. It has not been formally assessed whether the PEFR values measured with peak flow meter are in close correlation with the values measured by digital spirometer. The present study is carried out to determine whether there is a significant difference between the PEFR values derived from digital spirometer and peak flow meter in patients with respiratory symptoms. How to cite this article Tiwari VK, Bansal S, Sood S, Kumar A, Shukla R. Comparative Evaluation of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate between Computerized Spirometry and Peak Flow Meter. Int J Adv Integ Med Sci 2016;1(3):93-94.

scholarly journals Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Among Rural and Urban Normal School Children in Chattogram, Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
AKM Zafarullah ◽  
Md Badrul Alam ◽  
Moinuddin Ahmed ◽  
Ashutosh Das ◽  
Md Shah Alam
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
School Children ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Lung Function Test ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Function Test ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Asthma remain the most common chronic inflammatory lung disease in childhood. Asthma management needs lung function assessment. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is one of the lung function test. PEFR has been used as measure of ventilatory capacity for long mainly because of a simple, less tiring procedure than other lung function test. It is easy to use, inexpensive, portable, reliable can be used by patients, parents, home & clinic. There is no national nomogram on PEFR in Bangladesh. We always use the nomogram of other countries for diagnosis, management of Asthma. This study was taken to establish what is the normal pattern of PEFR in Bangladeshi children of rural and urban area and to construct nomogram of PEFR in healthy Bangladeshi children. Materials and methods : It is a cross sectional study conducted in different 6 schools (Urban & rural) in Chattogram District of both sexes (5-15 yrs old) in equal proportion of child. Study period was from April 2009 to November 2009 under supervision of Pediatrics Department of Chattogram Medical College. Sample was selected by non-probability technique. Data were collected by pretested questionnaire including exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 1424 healthy school children (Age 5-15 yrs) of equal sexes of both rural and urban school were included during study. The best of three PEFR of boys ranged from 90 to 750 I/min (Mean 291 I/min, SD 143) and in case of girls ranged from 80 to 540 (L/min (mean 236 L/min, SD 94.38). The positive correlation of PEFR with various anthrometric parameters specially height and observed difference with boys and girls. The most significant correlation was observed PEFR with height and also found different value of PEFR between rural and urban children. Conclusion : This study concluded that there is significant difference of PEFR between Bangladeshi boys and girls (5-15 yrs). Height is the best predictor of PEFR value than any other anthrometric parameters PEFR value of Bangladeshi Girls is lower than that of Boys and significant difference between PEFR values among urban & rural Bangladeshi children. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.18 (1); Jan 2019; Page 18-22

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRE OPERATIVE DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE ON POST OPERATIVE PATIENTS OF ABDOMINAL SURGERY

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratiksha Milind Kale ◽  
Vaishali R Mohite ◽  
Mahesh Bhupal Chendake ◽  
Manisha C Gholap
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Breathing Exercise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction : Pulmonary complications have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality after major abdominal surgery. One of the major causes of pulmonary dysfunction after such surgery is restricted breathing due to pain and diaphragmatic dysfunction.Methodology :  this study investigated the effects of pre operative breathing exercises training on the vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate of upper abdominal surgery patients. The patient were divided into 2 groups, control and experimental. Patient in experimental group were given three supervised session of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercise daily. Spirometric and peak flow meter values of vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate were obtained one day before and 1st , 3rd , 5th, and 7th day after surgery.Result and conclusion : The data obtained were analyzed in terms of descriptive(frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics by using soft ware SPSS – 16.1 version. The analysis showed a significant difference in the pre and post training vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rate for experimental group compared to control group. So, diaphragmatic deep breathing exercise improves the pulmonary functions after the abdominal surgery. 

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

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.

scholarly journals Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Pregnant Women

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Dipok Kumar Sunyal ◽  
Md Ruhul Amin ◽  
Abeda Ahmed ◽  
Shameema Begum ◽  
M Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Predicted Values

In the present study peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) were estimated in pregnant women during different trimester to observe the alteration in air flow rate during pregnancy. This study was carried out in the department of Physiology of Dhaka Medical College from July 2004 to June 2005. For this purpose, total 100 women with age ranged from 25 years to 35 years without any recent history of respiratory diseases were selected and divided into 25 healthy non-pregnant women as control and 75 normal pregnant women as study group. Study group was further divided into 25 in first trimesters, 25 in second trimester and 25 in third trimesters of pregnancy. All the subjects belonged to lower socioeconomic class. The PEFR was estimated by using an automatic spirometer. The measured values and percentage of predicted values of PEFR were estimated during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimesters of pregnant women and non-pregnant women. Statistical analysis of data were done by un paired student's ‘t'test. The PEFR was significantly lower in both 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnant women than that of non-regnant women. Again the PEFR was significantly lower in 3rd trimester than that of 1st trimester of pregnant women. There were no statistically significant difference of PEFR between the non-pregnant and 1st trimester; between the 1st trimester and 2nd trimeste; and between the 2nd trimester and 3rd trimester of pregnant women. It may be concluded that PEFR were progressively decreased throughout the pregnancy, most likely due to mechanical effects of progressively increased size of uterus that progressively decreases lung volumes and capacities. Key Words: Expiratory Flow Rate, Pregnancy, Uterus DOI:10.3329/jbsp.v2i0.979 J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2007 Dec;(2): 20-23.

scholarly journals Relationship of Obesity and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) amongst 8-15 Years Old School Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Delowar Hossain ◽  
Selina Khanum ◽  
Choudhury Ali Kawser
Keyword(s):  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Group A ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
Group B ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Age And Sex

Background: Obesity is rapidly escalating worldwide in all age groups. Childhood obesity is associated with a greater long-term risk of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adulthood.Objectives: To observe the relationship of peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) with obesity.Methods: Two hundred students were selected from two different schools of Narayanganj city by following inclusion criteria- for group A: BMI of > 95th percentile for age and sex was taken as –obese and for group B: BMI of 10th- 85th percentile for age and sex was taken as non-obese. The anthropometric measurements and PEFR were measured by standard procedure.Results: PEFR were found statistically significant in non-obese than obese groups (p<0.05) in the following variables-height, weight, BMI and age. The stronger correlation was with BMI, weight and height (P < 0.001) and lesser correlation was with age (<0.05)Conclusion: This study PEFR significant positive correlation with non-obese than obese children.Bangladesh J Child Health 2015; VOL 39 (2) :77-81

scholarly journals PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE IN SEDENTARY POPULATION: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Yogyata I. Bhardwaj ◽  
Archana K. Nagargoje ◽  
Abhijit D. Diwate
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Sedentary Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Expiratory Flow ◽  
The Relationship

Background- To date there are very few studies evaluating the relationship between sedentary behaviour and pulmonary function in a population who works for more than half a day i.e. 6-8hrs continuously in front of technologies (mainly desk jobs) with no sign of physical activities. Hence the aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on peak expiratory flow rate. METHOD- The study was conducted on 75 desk job workers, males and females of age group 30-45 years working for 6-8 hours without physical activity. Analysis of their lung function capacity was done by PEFR. RESULT-It is seen that there is a significant difference in the predicted and obtained values of PEFR in both genders. The mean predicted value of PEFR in females is 416.04±25.72 and the mean obtained value of PEFR is 284.7±72.84. In males the mean predicted value of PEFR is 542.6±23.33 and the mean obtained value of PEFR is 396.2±80.6. It shows that the sedentary lifestyle with physical inactivity affects the PEFR values CONCLUSION-Regular exercise in terms of physical activity is essential for every individual with a sedentary lifestyle to overcome health problems and improve their pulmonary functions.  

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