Factors Influencing Peak Expiratory Flow Rate among Selected People in Basrah City

Abstract

Background: In many obstructive airway diseases, including asthma, the Maximum Expiratory Flow (PEFR) measurement offers a reliable and objective technique for estimating the amount of airway blockage. Peak expiratory flow rate can be easily evaluated with a peak flow meter at home by the patient or their parents. The peak expiratory flow rate test measures how fast the air is circulating through the lungs. Materials and Methods:The study was done in college of Dentistry, University of Basrah, we select 301 person who agree to participate of this study, an anthropometric measure were obtained from all subjects after simple interview, peak expiratory flow rate was obtained by using peak flow meter, then the result were analyzed using SPPSS.Conclusions: Peak expiratory flow rate in males was higher than females and showed a strong positive correlation with the study participants' age, height, weight, and body surface. The subjects' age and body mass index had an inverse relationship with peak expiratory flow rate; however, it was not statistically significant