ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year : 2017 | Volume
: 31 | Issue : 2 | Page : 83--86
Pediatric peak expiratory flow rate nomograms for Ernakulam district
Jomon Mathew John
Department of Paediatrics, Azeezia Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India
Correspondence Address:
Jomon Mathew John
House No. 44/2398 - Nirmal Enclave Santhipuram Road, Palarivattom, Ernakulam - 682 025, Kerala
India
Objective: To obtain the normal reference values of peak expiratory flow rates (PEFRs) among healthy school-going children between 8 and 12 years and thereby construct a nomogram.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthy children attending schools in Ernakulam district over a period of 1 year. PEFR values were recorded using a Mini-Wright peak flow meter, and the best of three readings was documented.
Results: Nine hundred and fifty-four students were studied. PEFR increases as the age increases. A similar trend was observed across various heights. Nomograms based on age and height were constructed separately for boys and girls.
Conclusion: Established baseline values of PEFR in this study can be useful in diagnosing and following asthmatic children in Ernakulam district.
How to cite this article:
John JM. Pediatric peak expiratory flow rate nomograms for Ernakulam district.Indian J Allergy Asthma Immunol 2017;31:83-86
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John JM. Pediatric peak expiratory flow rate nomograms for Ernakulam district. Indian J Allergy Asthma Immunol [serial online] 2017 [cited 2023 Mar 27 ];31:83-86
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