Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The impact of sudden changes in climate on the respiratory function of young healthy individuals have often been underestimated and ignored. Spirometry is a simple and non invasive method to analyse the pulmonary function. To study the seasonal variations in pulmonary functions among young individuals. Using a computerized spirometer, the study was conducted on 150 subjects of age 18‐25 years consisting of 78 males and 72 females. Pulmonary function tests namely RR, FEV1,FVC, PEFR and MVV were assessed. The FEV1, FVC, PEFR and MVV were significantly lower in the winter season when compared to the summer season. With change in season, Pulmonary function changes significantly in young healthy individuals.
How to cite this article:
Moby Kurian Thenat, K. Narasimha Rai, Suhas Y. Shirur and Sanjay Bhagoji. Seasonal Variations in the Pulmonary Function Tests of Young Individuals in Kodagu District.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.3.140.143
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