Effect of age, gender, and body mass index on peak expiratory flow rate and other pulmonary function tests in healthy individuals in the age group 18-60 years

2022 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Komal Mankar ◽  
Sunitha M ◽  
Ramu Dindugala
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Effect Of Age

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.

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 RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS IN TEXTILE MILL WORKERS: ROLE OF PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Seema Gupta ◽  
Varun Malhotra ◽  
Yogesh Tripathi ◽  
Pratibha Dev
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Exposed Group ◽  
Cotton Dust ◽  
Textile Mill ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Textile industries play a significant role in economical growth of the country. Health concern of these textile mill workers is the biggest challenge. Respiratory alterations were found in these workers with long term exposure of cotton dust. Effect of cotton dust on peak expiratory flow rate is not very well documented in the past.Aim/objective: The main objective of this study was the assessment of respiratory functions in textile mill workers along with the effect on peak expiratory flow rate in these workers.Material & Methods: 130 male textile mill workers were recruited for this study from the different sections of a textile mill. In which, 80 workers were present from exposed and remaining 50 were from non exposed area of a textile mill. 30 to 40 year of age workers with the working history of not more than 5 years, were included for the part of the study. Their Body mass index and respiratory functions were evaluated. Body mass index was calculated by using weight and height of an individual. Respiratory functions including Forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in 1 second was estimated by using spirometer and peak expiratory flow rate was measured by means of Wright’s peak flow meter.Results: the mean values of FVC, FEV1 and PEFR were found to be significantly (<0.01) lower in exposed group of textile mill when compared non exposed groups. When these values were compared on the basis of BMI, workers with BMI>25kg/m2 were found with lower mean values of FVC, FEV1 and PEFR when compared with workers with BMI<25kg/m2. Also there was significant (<0.05) negative correlation between BMI and PEFR in both exposed group and non exposed group of a textile mill.Conclusion: Workers in textile mill, with short term exposure of cotton dust may also present with respiratory alterations which may increase with long term exposure. Safety controls such as ventilation, etc and routine health check are very much required in textile industries.Keywords: Peak expiratory flow rate, Body mass index, Textile mill.   

scholarly journals Variation of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate with Body Mass Index in Medical Students of Karachi, Pakistan

10.3823/1720 ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasnain Abbas Dharamshi ◽  
Ahmad Faraz ◽  
Erum Ashraf ◽  
Ali Abbas Mohsin Ali ◽  
Mansoor Ali Merchant Rameez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Expiratory Flow

scholarly journals Correlation of peak expiratory flow rate with body mass index in school children of a government school of Kathmandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Archana Nepal
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
School Children ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
The Body ◽  
Government School ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Background: Peak expiratory flow rate is a reliable data to assess the severity and effectiveness of management in adolescent with asthma. There is no study done in Nepalese children to relate it with the body mass index. The present study tries to find out its relation with age, sex, weight, height, body mass index. Objectives: To identify the effect of body mass index on peak expiratory flow rate among healthyNepalese school children. Methodology: Three hundred and ten students of a government school at Kalimati wereincluded in this study. Highest of the three peak expiratory flow rate readings were recorded using Wright’s peak flow meter. Questionnaire were used to find out the pre-existing disease conditions for exclusion from the study population. Weight and height were measured using standardized instruments and body mass index was calculated using formula: weight (kg)/height2(m). Results: Peak expiratory flow rate initially increased with increasing body mass index from -1SD to +2SD and it declined as body mass index increased above +2SD. Pearson’s correlation r was positive with values of 0.7, 0.65, 0.64, 0.35 for height, weight, age and body mass index respectively. Height had highest positive correlation with peak expiratory flow rate while body mass index though had positive but weak correlation with peak expiratory flow rate. Conclusion: Body mass index is positively correlated with peak expiratory flow rate. However, mean Peak expiratory flow rate initially increases with increasing body mass index and it starts declining as body mass index reaches overweight range.

scholarly journals Variation of Body Mass Index and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate among Medical Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Esculapio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-103
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Expiratory Flow

Objective: To find out the variation of body mass index and peak expiratory flow rate among medical students of Combined Military Hospital, Lahore Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: A Cross-sectional study was conducted by undergraduate students of CMH, at CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry in September 2019 after Ethical approval from the Ethical Review Committee of the same institution. There were 138 1st year medical students. Demographic profiles of all the students were taken and height, weight, BMI, PEFR were measured. Participants were classified on the basis of their BMI values. Underweight (BMI<18.5), normal weight (18.5≤ BMI≤ 24.9), overweight (25≤ BM≤ 29.9), and obese (BMI≥ 30). Correlational tests were applied to find out any statistically significant correlations. A p value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean BMI in females was 23.16±6.01 corresponding with that of mean PEFR value 325.23±62.30 whereas in males the mean BMI was 22.65±3.11 corresponding with that of mean PEFR value 433.97±101.84. There is a statistically significant variation in PEFR with gender (r=0.540, p=0.001) which can be explained on ethnic backgrounds. Males had a higher PEFR than females. However, there was no significant correlation between BMI and PEFR. Also, gender was not related to BMI. Conclusion: In our study, PEFR is not affected by variation in BMI. However, gender is associated with PEFR. Males have a higher PEFR than females. This can be explained on the basis of ethnicity. BMI is not associated with gender. A large sample size with more accurate calculation of PEFR is needed for better evaluation. Keywords: Obesity and lung function, PEFR and BMI, BMI and gender How to cite: Ijaz F, Hafeez F, Bashir I, Aftab RK, Malik SA.Variation of body mass index and peak expiratory flow rate among medical students of CMH Lahore medical college. J SIMS Esculapio.2021;17(1):100-103

scholarly journals Relation of peak expiratory flow rate to body mass index in young adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
SunilKumar Jena ◽  
Meena Mirdha ◽  
Purnima Meher ◽  
AkshayaKumar Misra
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate ◽  
Expiratory Flow
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