Title: A Comparative Study on Variations in Pulmonary Function Tests Among Smokers and Non-Smokers of Bhaktapur, Nepal
Abstract:Background: Pulmonary function test is a routine procedure for the assessment and evaluation of respiratory disorders.
Aims and objectives: To know the variations in the values of the forced vital ...Background: Pulmonary function test is a routine procedure for the assessment and evaluation of respiratory disorders.
Aims and objectives: To know the variations in the values of the forced vital capacity (FVC) , peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), and FEV1/FVC percentage among smokers and non-smokers.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal. Two hundred and twenty healthy male smokers and non-smokers were included in the study. Data from 220 male subjects (110 smokers and 110 non-smokers) were taken and analyzed.
Results: Mean FVC, FEF25-75, FEV1, FEV1/FVC% and PEFR were found to be significantly lower in smokers than the non-smokers; there were significant differences between mean PFT values among smokers and non-smokers (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: The mean FVC, FEV1 and PEFR were lower in smokers. Health awareness and educational campaigns are needed to keep the society to avoid smoking and to reduce respiratory diseases.Read More
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-08-09
Language: en
Type: article
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