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Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
Published on: September 16, 2019
[ESTIMATION OF PARAMETERS OF EXTERNAL RESPIRATION OF STUDENTS]
T Valishvili1, M Chikhladze1, S Gamkrelidze1
1Georgian National Academy of Sciences, Scientific-Research Institute of Allergology, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Tskhaltubo; Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia.
Abstract:
The close relationship of the respiratory system with other systems and organs, its significant participation in the processes of metabolism once again proves the exceptional role of the study of respiratory function. On the other hand, the health of students is one of the most important social tasks of modern society. The aim of the study was detection of parameters of external respiration in students of Georgia. 235 students 18 to 21 of ages, were involved in the study, who underwent computer spirometry with Spiro lab 3 to achieve the aim of study. The research among Georgian students has shown the external respiration function with the following characteristics: Pretest (females n=103) - VC=109.5±4.5%; FVC=99±5.25%; FEV1=104±3.60%; FEV1/VC=114.5±7.5%; PEF=74.5±0.79%; MEF 25%-75%=84±7,0%. Males (n=132) VC=99±5.25%; FVC=98±10.20%; FEV1=100±8.38%; FEV1/VC=104±1.41%; PEF=90±2.16; MEF 25%-75%=98±7.0%. Therefore, based on the research of Georgian students on computer spirometry external respiration function revealed the peculiarities of physiological parameters according to gender. The study, showed the need for the similar study among the variety of population in all age categories. It is really an actual issue for modern clinical medicine.
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