STUDIES ON THE VENTILATORY FUNCTION AMONG THE ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS OF BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA, WEST BENGALGOPESWAR MUKHERJEE, SRIPARNA DE AND ANIMESH DEYAbstract Peak Expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is one of the important parameter for measuring the ventilatory function of the lungs. In recent years air pollution has become a serious issue which creates respiratory problems in growing population. This value is measured by using peak flow meter. PEFR is directly correlated with sex, height and age. In the present study a general nomogram has been developed for college students of (20±2 yrs) age group in Brainware University. PEFR values are correlated with height and sex. Our analysis has generated a nomogram from which we can easily predict the PEFR values with different Height. This data will help to screen different respiratory disorders like Asthma, COPD and other chronic respiratory problems in future. |