A comparative study of pulmonary function in healthy male and female subjects of western Rajasthan
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Pulmonary function tests are used to measure baseline status of respiratory function, to monitor treatment and to estimate prognosis. The present study was aimed to determine pulmonary function tests values and to compare the different parameters like FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75%, PEFR and MVV in healthy male and female subjects of western Rajasthan. The study included 150 subjects of age range from 20 to 75 years above. Out of these 150 subjects 75 were males and 75 were females. Pulmonary function tests were done with the help of computerized spirometer. Different parameters like FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF25-75%, PEFR and MVV were recorded. The results showed that all parameter were higher in males, when compared with females. Statistical significance was obtained by using t- test (P<0.001). It is probably a result of increase strength of expiratory muscles and increase chest wall compliance in males than females. Keywords: Male, Female, Pulmonary Function Tests.
Authors and Affiliations
Shilpa Solanki, Priyanka Mirdha, Dr. Raghuveer Choudhary
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