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Does Ramadan Fasting Affect Spirometric Data of Healthy Adolescents?
Selma Ben Fraj1, Amira Miladi1, Fatma Guezguez1,2,3
1Laboratoire de Physiologie et Explorations Fonctionnelles, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Université de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie.
Clinical Medicine Insights. Pediatrics
|August 7, 2019
Summary
Ramadan fasting did not impact lung function in healthy adolescent males. Spirometry measurements, including forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume, remained consistent between fasting and non-fasting groups during Ramadan.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Adolescent Health
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on Ramadan fasting's effects on pediatric spirometry.
- Previous studies focused on adult spirometric data during Ramadan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare spirometric data between adolescent males who fast during Ramadan and age-matched non-fasters.
- To investigate the interaction between Ramadan fasting and lung function in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A comparative quasi-experimental study involving 36 healthy males aged 12-15 years.
- Spirometry measurements were taken before, during, and after Ramadan fasting.
- Data included forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1).
Main Results:
- No significant differences in spirometric parameters (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEF, MEF) were observed between fasting and non-fasting groups.
- Mean FVC and FEV1 values showed no statistically significant variation across the three measurement sessions (Before-R, Mid-R, After-R) in either group.
Conclusions:
- Ramadan fasting demonstrated no adverse interaction effect on the spirometric data of healthy Tunisian male adolescents.
- Adolescent lung function remains stable during Ramadan fasting periods.
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