Study of Pulmonary Function Test in Bronchial Asthma Patients
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 6
Abstract
Asthma is a complex, recurrent disease of the airways that causes shortness of breath , wheezing and cough( particularly at night or early in the morning). Asthma is episodic in nature and usually reversible, either spontaneously or with treatment. The present study was undertaken to assess the pulmonary function status of bronchial asthma patients. The results are based on 40 asthmatic patients and 40 healthy subjects ( Control group) in the age range of 20-70 years .To study pulmonary functions in asthmatic patients FEV1,FVC, FEV1/FVC RATIO recorded on each subject. Pulmonary function test was carried out using RMS Helios 401 spirometer, Chandigarh. The present study showed decreased lung function parameters in asthma patients as compared to control but the difference was statistically significant. So, knowledge of this study helpful in treatment of asthma.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Gurunath Birajdar, Dr. Amey Paranjape, Dr. Meera Nagavekar
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