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Smoking women and their lung function tests.
B K Prasad1, A P Sahay, A K Singh
1Department of Forensic Medicine, National Medical College, Birgunj, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|April 12, 2005
Summary
Women smokers show significantly reduced lung function, indicating a higher risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This study highlights the detrimental impact of smoking on respiratory health in women.
Area of Science:
- Respiratory Medicine
- Public Health
- Women's Health
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of smoking among women in developing societies.
- Established link between smoking and the development of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of smoking on lung function in women.
- To compare lung function parameters between female smokers and non-smokers.
Main Methods:
- Study included 100 women smokers and 100 non-smokers aged 30-40 years.
- Utilized three key Lung Function Tests: Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEVI), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR).
Main Results:
- Significantly lower values for FEVI, FVC, and PEFR were observed in women who smoke compared to non-smokers.
- Reduced lung function parameters were particularly noted in heavy smokers.
Conclusions:
- Smoking in women is associated with significant impairment of lung function.
- These findings suggest a heightened risk of developing chronic obstructive lung diseases among female smokers.