Study of lung functions in smokers and non-smokers in rural India.
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2011-01
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Smoking is a common habit prevalent in both the urban and
rural areas in India. Smoking is a well-known risk factor for chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases that
includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Pulmonary-function tests
provide objective, quantifiable measures of lung function.
The objective of the present study was to study and compare the
pulmonary function tests among smokers and non-smokers in a rural area,
to study the role of possible associated factors and relation of type, quantity
and duration of smoking on the pulmonary function tests in Rural
Maharashtra.
The pulmonary function tests were assessed on computerized spirometer
in 400 male subjects comprising of 200 smokers and 200 non smokers.
Almost all the pulmonary function parameters were significantly reduced
in smokers, more commonly in those aged 50 years and above. Obstructive
pulmonary impairment was commonest among smokers. Thus by spirometry
a spectrum of lung disorders may be detected at an early stage and
subsequent morbidity can be minimized.
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smoker spirometry pulmonary, functions rural area
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Bano Rubeena, Ahmad Nadeem, Mahagaonkar A M, Latti R G. Study of lung functions in smokers and non-smokers in rural India. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2011 Jan-Mar; 55(1): 84-88.