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30 / 10 / 2021

 


Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study

Manju Agrawala, Samira Kumar Naik, Ramaraman Mohanty.


Abstract
Background: Obesity is worldwide health problem, with increasing incidence and prevalence, high costs, and poor outcomes. Accumulation of adipose tissue mass is associated with respiratory abnormalities. There is a need to conduct pulmonary function tests (PFTs) among obese subjects and create awareness of the drawback of obesity as it is reversible lifestyle disorder.

Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the PFT in obese adult males and females and compare the result with controls.

Materials and Methods: PFTs of healthy non-obese subjects and obese but healthy subjects were compared and correlated in a tertiary medical college and hospital. Criteria for obesity were according to the WHO criteria of body mass index. The PFTs were carried out with a computerized spirometer (Med-Spiror).The data were collected, statistically analyzed, and valid conclusions were drawn. Results: There was a statistically significant decrease in the value of forced expiratory volume (FEV) 1 and FEV3. Peak expiratory flow rate in obese males and females whereas forced vital capacity and force expiratory flow 25–75% significantly decreased anly in obese male subjects.

Conclusions: Obesity influences respiratory functions. The cause of this reduction of various pulmonary functions is due to the inability of the chest wall and thoracic cavity to expand which lead to a decrease in ventilatory volumes and total lung capacity.

Key words: Pulmonary Function; Obesity; Body Mass Index


 
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Agrawala M, Naik SK, Mohanty R. Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(5): 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021


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Agrawala M, Naik SK, Mohanty R. Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2022; 12(5): 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021



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Agrawala M, Naik SK, Mohanty R. Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2022), [cited March 14, 2024]; 12(5): 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021



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Agrawala, M., Naik, . S. K. & Mohanty, . R. (2022) Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 12 (5), 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021



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Agrawala, Manju, Samira Kumar Naik, and Ramaraman Mohanty. 2022. Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12 (5), 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021



Chicago Style

Agrawala, Manju, Samira Kumar Naik, and Ramaraman Mohanty. "Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 12 (2022), 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Agrawala, Manju, Samira Kumar Naik, and Ramaraman Mohanty. "Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 12.5 (2022), 552-555. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Agrawala, M., Naik, . S. K. & Mohanty, . R. (2022) Effect of obesity on pulmonary function test: A comparative study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 12 (5), 552-555. doi:10.5455/njppp.2022.12.08289202118102021