Comparison of Pulmonary Functions in Primi and Multigravida – A Cross Sectional Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
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Introduction: Aim of the study is to compare the lung function variables in primi and multi gravida Materials and method: Pregnant women from the antenatal clinic of government hospital kilpauk medical college were selected for the study. The study group consists of 80 women of which 40 women were primi and 40 women were multi gravida. Pulmonary Function Tests were studied using computerised spirometer – “MEDSPIROR”. Result: Results were analysed using Students “t” test which showed all the parameters of lung functions were decreased in multiparous women when compared to primi. Of these PEFR, FEF 25-75, FEF 25%, FEF 75% show significant decrease in multigravida. Conclusion: The lung functions variables were less in multigravida, when compared to primigravida. This could be attributed to advancing age, parity and declining nutritional status.
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