A Study To Evaluate the Effect of Hypertension on Lung Function Parameters in South Indian Population
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is becoming an increasingly important public health challenge both in developing and developed countries. The burden of the disease in India is increasing. AIM: To assess and compare lung function tests in patients with hypertension and age and BMI matched normotensive controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Pulmonary function tests FVC, FEV1, FEV1% and PEFR were measured using computerised spirometer in 40 hypertensive patients and 40 normotensive controls. RESULTS: The results showed significant difference in FVC, and PEFR values between hypertensives and normoensives. No significant difference was noted in FEV1% values between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Thus, it becomes imperative to screen susceptible persons with hypertension for decreased lung function tests and follow up.
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Dr. A. Jeya Jancy Selvi Ratnam
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