A Comparative Study of Pulmonary Function Tests amongst Different Age Groups
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Functions of lungs continue to decline with age even in case of healthy adults. Studies have demonstrated that this rate of decline is faster after the age of 70 years. With aging there is alteration in the pulmonary functions, strength of respiratory muscles and gaseous and ventilator exchange. There have not been much studies that standardize the lung function at different age groups. The aim of the present study was to assess lung function at different age groups. Materials and Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted amongst 75 subjects of five different age groups ranging from 25-75 years. The results were expressed as Mean+/- standard deviation. Subjects were assessed using spirometer, weighing machine and a stethoscope. Height of the subjects was measured using a measuring tape. The results were expressed as Mean+/- standard deviation. Results: The mean age group in Group I was 29.01+/-3.39 years. The mean BMI in this group was 26.87+/-3.17. The mean physical training level score was 5.15+/-2.37. The mean age group in Group II was 41.34 +/-2.55 years. The mean age group in Group V was 69.01+/-2.84 years. The mean BMI in this group was 25.11+/-3.21. The mean physical training level score was 1.45+/-1.07. The mean FVC amongst 25-35 years was 4.46+/-1.45 lit/min. The mean FEV1 was 3.60+/-0.79 lit/min. The mean PEFR was 11.28+/-2.48 lit/sec. The mean SVC was 5.30+/-1.72 Lit/min. The mean MVV was 160.5+/-2.5 lit/min. Conclusion: With aging there is decrease in strength of respiratory muscles and gaseous and ventilator exchange. From the above study it can be concluded that the there is reduction in the pulmonary function test with age.
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Shailesh Kumar Singh, Prem Praksh Dubey
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.092
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