International Journal of Physiology
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

Comparison of Pulmonary Functions in Primi and Multigravida-A Cross Sectional Study

1Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, India

2Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India

*Corresponding author: Santhakumari U Associate Professor, Department of physiology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, India

Online published on 13 February, 2017.

Abstract

Aim of the study is to compare the lung function variables in primi and multi gravida

Pregnant women from the antenatal clinic of government hospital kilpauk medical college were selected for the study. The study group consists of 80 women of which 40 women were primi and 40 women were multi gravida. Pulmonary Function Tests were studied using computerised spirometer-“MEDSPIROR”.

Results were analysed using Students “t” test which showed all the parameters of lung functions were decreased in multiparous women when compared to primi. Of these PEFR, FEF 25–75, FEF 25%, FEF 75% show significant decrease in multigravida.

The lung functions variables were less in multigravida, when compared to primigravida. This could be attributed to advancing age, parity and declining nutritional status.

Keywords

Pulmonary Function Test, Primi Gravida, Multigravida