The effect of pregnancy on peak expiratory flow rate in comparison with non-pregnant Iraqi women Sample in MARJAN Teaching Hospital | ||
| Journal of the Faculty of Medicine | ||
| Article 1, Volume 58, Issue 4, December 2016, Pages 384-386 | ||
| Authors | ||
| ; Dalya A. Ali Al-Eqabi; Ameerah J. Mohamed Ameen; ; ; Monqith A. Al Janabi; | ||
| 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. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Pregnancy; peak expiratory flow rate percentage; gestational age | ||
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