Kesavachandran, CSanil, RNair, R HRauf, A AShashidhar, S1997-01-012009-06-011997-01-012009-06-011997-01-01Kesavachandran C, Sanil R, Nair RH, Rauf AA, Shashidhar S. Pulmonary function studies in rowers. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 1997 Jan; 41(1): 29-34http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/107797The present study attempts to investigate the pulmonary functions of snake boat rowers before and after rowing. This is made on 12 healthy traditional snake boat rowers ranging from age 16-23 years of Kavanattinkara boat race, Kottayam, Kerala, India. The pulmonary function tests were carried out with vitallograph compact-II spirometer. The results show a decrease in pulmonary functions "lung volumes" and "flow rates" after rowing in comparison to basal condition.engAdolescentAdultHumansLung --physiologyMalePhysical Exertion --physiologyPhysical Fitness --physiologyRespirationRespiratory Function TestsSportsJournal Article