The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women Sample in MARJAN Teaching Hospital

Authors

  • Monqith A. Al Janabi Al eimam Al-Sadiq Hospital.
  • Ameerah J. Mohamed Ameen Biochemistry, Department of basic medical sciences, College of Nursing, ,Babylon University, Iraq.
  • Dalya A. Ali Al-Eqabi Dept. of medical Physics, College of medicine, Baghdad University.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32007/jfacmedbagdad.584290

Keywords:

pregnancy, peak expiratory flow rate percentage, gestational age.

Abstract

Background: Profound alterations of respiratory function physiology accompany pregnancy; these conditions contribute to many of the disorders of the lung during pregnancy. The adaptive changes during the gravid period are designed to support maternal and fetal well-being during the special stresses of fetal growth and parturition Peak.
Objective: This study aimed to know the effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women.
Method: This study was conducted on 255 healthy female at their reproductive ages , made up of 60 pregnant female in 1st trimester , 65 in 2nd trimester , 60 in 3rd trimester and 70 non pregnant as control group.
Results: There were a significant negative relation between PEFR % and gestational age. The PEFR % decrease progressively with advancing gestational age in comparison with control group (p< 0.001).
Conclusion: These results suggest that the effect of pregnancy on the respiratory function of healthy women is influenced by gestational age.

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Published

03.01.2016

How to Cite

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Al Janabi MA, Mohamed Ameen AJ, Ali Al-Eqabi DA. The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women Sample in MARJAN Teaching Hospital. J Fac Med Baghdad [Internet]. 2016 Jan. 3 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];58(4):384-6. Available from: https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/290

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