Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in Relation to Selected Anthropometric Parameters in Healthy Adult Males of Kumaun Region of India: A Comparative Study
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: PEF is a reasonably good measure of ventilatory function. It varies with various anthropometric parameters, geographical location of the subjects as well as various disease processes. Objective: To assess the relationship between PEF and certain selected anthropometric parameters and to devise prediction equation based upon these parameters. Materials and Methods: Three hundred healthy male adults in the age group of 18-60 years have been assessed for PEF using Wright Peak Flow Meter. Results: In the age group ≤ 40 years, PEF was on the average greater than in the age group > 40 years. Prediction equations were derived for PEF dependent on age and height in <40 age group and age and weight in >40 years age group. Conclusion: PEF appears to decline with advancing age, and to increase with height in younger subjects and weight in older subjects.
Authors and Affiliations
Kumari Poonam, Mehar Bano, Kamlesh Jha, Parveen Bhardwaj
Automated Glaucoma Detection Using Support Vector Machine Classification Method
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can result in blindness if it is not detected and treated in proper time. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) of the fluid in the eye often causes glaucoma. Glaucoma is the second leading...
Retinoschisis in Congenital Hypopituitarism with Short Stature: A New Clinic Entity?
Herein we report a short stature man with unilateral retinoschisis associated with optic disc anomaly. The patient presented to our clinic after 5 years of gradually decreased vision in his right eye. He had flat retinos...
Oral Health Advices and Illustrations Card for Use in Mother-and-Child Health Clinics: Face and Content Validity
Background: The prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in Peruvian children is very high especially in sub-urban areas. The dental profession is unable to solve this problem alone. Nurses have close contact with moth...
Knowledge, Risk Perception, Protective Practices and Pattern of Accidental Exposures to Hazards of Healthcare Wastes among Workers in Primary Healthcare Centers in Sokoto, Nigeria
Introduction: Healthcare waste (HCW) includes all the waste generated within health-care facilities, research centers and laboratories related to medical procedures; it carries high risk for infection and injury than any...
Effect on Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Elastomeric Ligatures on Immersion in Disinfecting Solutions - an in vitro Study
Background and Objectives: Cold water disinfection can damage the elastomeric material, cross contamination in handling elastomeric ligatures is a serious concern in the orthodontic office. In addition, elastomeric strip...