Comparison of Pulmonary Function Test in Athletes and Individuals with Sedentary Lifestyle

Journal Title: International Journal of Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Background: Pulmonary function test is one of the basic tools for evaluating a person’s respiratory status. Physical fitness is essential for athletes and non-athletes for maintenance of physical and mental health. Sedentary lifestyle could be associated with less efficient pulmonary function. So the present study has been put forward to study the better pulmonary function in athletes than in people with sedentary life style. Aim: To compare pulmonary function test in Athletes and individuals with sedentary life style. Materials and method: Study group consists of 80 subjects, 40 were athletes and remaining 40 were individuals with sedentary life style. The pulmonary function test parameters were compared between the two groups. Statistical analysis: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software version 10. Independent sample t test was used to compare between the two groups. P value <0.05 was statistically significant. Result: Mean value of FEV1, FVC, MMEF, MVV was significant. PEF, FEV1/FVC % Mean value was found to be insignificant. Conclusion: The result of the present study showed that physical training and exercise improved the lung function parameters in athletes. A continued high physical activity is associated with lower mortality, and delays decline in the pulmonary function and therefore should be encouraged.

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  • EP ID EP612307
  • DOI 10.5958/2320-608X.2017.00097.X
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(2017). Comparison of Pulmonary Function Test in Athletes and Individuals with Sedentary Lifestyle. International Journal of Physiology, 5(2), 256-260. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-612307