Making Norms of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Adolescent: A Cross Sectional Study At Bhopal
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) recording is an essential measure in the management and evaluation of asthmatic subjects. Objective: The present study was undertaken to establish normal reference values for PEFR in normal healthy adolescent of Bhopal and to study the influence of height, age, weight and gender on PEFR. Methods: The study was carried out at various schools in the Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. A total number of 988 adolescent aged between 10-19 yrs were taken. The study included information about the sociodemographic characteristics and General Physical Examination was done along with Systemic Examination. PEFR was measured with Mini-Wright Peak Flow Meter. Results: PEFR had highly significant positive co-relation with age, height and weight both in male and female adolescent. PEFR increased with increasing age with highest at the age range of 17-19 yrs (p<0.001). These findings were attributed to the rapid growth of airway passages and expiratory muscle effort. PEFR in males was more than females, the difference was non-significant in age group 10-13 yrs (p>0.05), significant (p<0.05) in the age group 14-16 yrs and highly significant (p<0.01) in the age group of 17-19 yrs. These changes may be attributed in males to the better height, weight, and possibly because of more expiratory effort.
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Vinay Kumar, Sharmila Ramteke, Rajesh Tikkas
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