Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Different Body Positions among Pregnant Women

Dhaval Patel, Prakash Patel, Namrata Patel

Abstract: Background: A vast amount of physical and physiological changes occurs during pregnancy in various systems of the body. Dyspnea is a common problem among the pregnant women due to growing size of fetus and alteration in respiratory system. also in normal and uncomplicated pregnancy as many as 60 % to 70 % of women experience sensation of Dyspnea as major discomfort. Clinically PEFR can be used to assess the lung function and can be taken as index for lung function. Various studies state that different body position influence PEFR value. hence this study is intended to compare the PEFR in different relaxation position among pregnant women in 2nd trimester. Objectives: To compare PEFR values obtained during the different relaxation position in pregnant women in 2nd trimester and to find optimal position in which maximal expiration is possible in pregnant women in 2nd trimester. Method: 72 subjects participated in the study after scrutinizing for inclusion and exclusion criteria, with GA of 14 to 27 weeks. Patients were asked to assume different relaxation position and PEFR was measured value were taken for statistical analysis. P value was

Keywords: Pregnancy, 2nd trimester, Dyspnea, PEFR, Different body positions

How to Cite?: Dhaval Patel, Prakash Patel, Namrata Patel, "Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Different Body Positions among Pregnant Women", Volume 9 Issue 5, May 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 673-677, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20509183046, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20509183046

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