To evaluate the pulmonary function tests in hypothyroid females attending a tertiary care centre – A cross sectional study.

Dr. Gowri Velayutham

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

To evaluate the pulmonary function tests in hypothyroid females attending a tertiary care centre – A cross sectional study.

Dr. Gowri Velayutham

Abstract :

Introduction:Hypothyroidism is a relatively common medical condition in general population. It is a multiorgan endocrine disorder which also results in respiratory muscle weakness and slow respiratory depression. Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) using Spirometry is widely used non invasive, less expensive, easy to perform test.The purpose of the prospective study was to evaluate the pulmonary functions of the female patients diagnosed hypothyroidism.Materials &Methods:Cross sectional study. PFT was performed using SPIROLAB II in sitting posture at Physiology Research Lab.Results:There is statistically significant reduction in FVC, FEV1, andslight increase in FEV1/FVC.The lung function impairment showed restrictive pattern.Conclusion:The simple non invasive easy interpretive method, spirometry can be tested regularly in hypothyroidism in their follow up to have an early evaluation of complications due to respiratory system. In future, the study would help to reduce the morbidity and improve the quality of these patients.