Relation of peak expiratory flow rate to body mass index in young adults

Jena, Sunil Kumar; Mirdha, Meena; Meher, Purnima; Misra, Akshaya Kumar

doi:10.4103/0975-9727.199369

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“…They also suggested that abdominal obesity, measured from WHR, is a better predictor of expiratory flow than body weight and BMI, and that there is a significantly lower PEFR value in obese, compared to non-obese individuals [8]. Sunil Kumar Jena et al in their research on relation of PEFR to BMI in young adults, showed a negative correlation between BMI with PEFR, which is consistent with the results obtained in the current study [17]. Sowmya Timmanna Koraddi et al studied the effect of body fat distribution on young healthy obese students, and found that obesity and the pattern of fat distribution have independent effects on pulmonary function.…”

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Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rates (PEFR) between obese and non-obese Females

Chinnaiyan

Ramayyan

2021

J Pre Clin Clin Res.

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Introduction. In India, obesity is rapidly escalating in all age groups. Obesity has significant effects on respiratory function and reduces lung volume. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) demonstrates the calibre of the airways and is accepted worldwide as the objective indicator of ventilatory capacity, and is useful for the diagnosis and management of respiratory illness. Objective. The aim of this study was to compare the Peak Expiratory Flow Rates between obese and non-obese females aged 35-45. Materials and method. 40 healthy obese females with BMI ≥30Kg/m 2 and 40 healthy non-obese females with BMI (18.5-24.9 Kg/m 2 ) as controls were included in the study. Subjects with H/o cardiopulmonary illness, asthma, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, smokers, on chronic medication, subjects who had noticeable weight gain / loss over the preceding 3 months, were all excluded. PEFR Measurements were performed using a Mini Wright's Peak Flow Meter. Three readings at 2 minutes intervals were recorded. The maximum of the 3 values were taken as the PEFR. The results were statistically analysed using Students Unpaired t-test. Results. PEFR in obese females (320±28.06 L/Min) was significantly lower than the non-obese females (361±29.17L/Min), which was statistically significant (p=0.000; p<0.05). PEFR was negatively correlated with BMI (Pearson's correlation r = -.127) significant at p<0.01 level. Conclusions. There occurs a significant reduction in PEFR in obese females, compared to non-obese females. This study highlights the need for aggressive reduction of weight in obese females in order to increase respiratory efficiency.

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“…This hyperresponsiveness of the airway due to its underlying inflammatory nature can compromise the size of the airway, leading to altered lung functioning. Thus, the main bridge is 'pulmonary inflammation' linking the visceral obesity and pulmonary function, which is also the key to asthma pathophysiology [17].…”

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Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rates (PEFR) between obese and non-obese Females

Chinnaiyan

Ramayyan

2021

J Pre Clin Clin Res.

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“…Peak expiratory flow rate will be lower in people with higher BMI score, due to its high airway resistance and less maximal work of the respiratory muscle. Treatment for better PEFR is needed in children with obesity, in order to optimize the lung function (Gundogdu and Eryilmaz, 2011;Jena et al, 2017).…”

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Senam Sehat Anak Indonesia Improve Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Children with Obesity

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Introduction: Excessive fat accumulation in the obese child causes complex problems in the respiratory system. Respiratory system function can be improved by exercise. One exercise model that is suitable for children is Senam Sehat Anak Indonesia (SSAI). The quality of the respiratory function system is measured using Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR).Objective: to validate the PEFR’s differences in obese children before and after performing SSAI.Methods: This research using one group pre-posttest experimental design with total sample of 20 obese children using purposive sampling method. The research instrument uses weight scale, height scale, and peak flow meter. SSAI was given to all subjects twice a week for six weeks. Paired T Test statistical analysis was used to examine the PEFR’s differences before and after performing SSAI, considered significant if p<0.05.Results: The PEFR’s mean of all subjects before performing SSAI was 258.25 ± 39.51 L∕minute, while PEFR’s mean after performing SSAI twice a week for 6 weeks was 282.50 ± 43.03 L∕minute, (p=0,000).Conclusion: The PEFR’s mean of obese children was increase significantly after performing SSAI twice a week for 6 weeks

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“…It is a good indicator of bronchial hyperresponsiveness and does not claim body temperature pressure saturated correction. 1 A peak flow meter is a portable, hand-held device that measures how air flows from the lungs in one "fast blast". The meter measures your ability to push air out of your lungs.…”

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Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length

2020

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Background: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of the maximum speed of exhalation after a deep inspiration. The peak expiratory flow is measured by a device named peak flow meter. This study concentrates on the correlation of the PEFR with the pectoral muscle length.Methods: It is a cross sectional study of 30 convenient samples based on gender distribution where the PEFR and pectoralis muscle length were measured in the subjects.Results: Statistical analysis shows that there is a significant correlation between right pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.030), left pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.014), right pectoralis major clavicular end muscle length with PEFR (p=0.010).Conclusions: There is a significant correlation between peak expiratory flow and pectoralis muscle length.

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Relation of peak expiratory flow rate to body mass index in young adults

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Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rates (PEFR) between obese and non-obese Females

Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rates (PEFR) between obese and non-obese Females

Senam Sehat Anak Indonesia Improve Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Children with Obesity

Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and pectoralis muscle length

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