Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2018

A Comparative Study of Pulmonary Functions in Smokers and Non–smokers

Dr. Angesh H. Bagade, Dr. Megha S. Bhonde

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Smoking is associated with decline in respiratory functions amongst other hazardous effects on health. The aim of this study was to find out the extent to which pulmonary functions decline in smokers as compared to non–smokers and also between various categories of smokers depending upon their frequency and duration of smoking. 100 smokers and 100 non–smokers who were otherwise apparently healthy, were selected for the study. Pulmonary functions (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC%, PEFR, FEF25–75% and MVV) were tested in both groups using computerized spirometer. It was found that there was a highly significant decline in all the respiratory functions in smokers as compared to non–smokers (P < 0.001). Degrees of decline of pulmonary functions correlated with frequency and duration of smoking as heavy smokers were affected more than moderate and light smokers. Analysis of pulmonary function tests suggested more of an obstructive pattern in smokers.

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Dr. Angesh H. Bagade, Dr. Megha S. Bhonde, A Comparative Study of Pulmonary Functions in Smokers and Non–smokers, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-5 | May-2018


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