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Changes in respiratory function tests during pregnancy.

S Chhabra1, V Nangia, K N Ingley

  • 1Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha.

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
|January 1, 1988
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Pregnancy significantly alters respiratory function, increasing respiratory frequency, tidal volume, vital capacity, and inspiratory capacity while decreasing expiratory reserve volume. These physiological changes during pregnancy impact maternal and fetal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Obstetrics
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Pregnancy involves profound anatomical, physiological, and biochemical adaptations.
  • Respiratory physiology undergoes significant modifications during gestation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in respiratory parameters during pregnancy.
  • To compare respiratory function in pregnant versus non-pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 70 women, including 50 pregnant individuals and 20 non-pregnant controls.
  • Measured seven respiratory parameters: respiratory frequency (RF), tidal volume (VT), vital capacity (VC), inspiratory capacity (IC), expiratory reserve volume (ERV), maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV), and timed vital capacity (TVC).

Main Results:

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  • Five of seven studied parameters showed significant changes in pregnant women.
  • Respiratory frequency, tidal volume, vital capacity, and inspiratory capacity increased significantly.
  • Expiratory reserve volume decreased significantly, while MVV and TVC remained unchanged.

Conclusions:

  • Pregnancy-induced respiratory adaptations are significant and affect multiple lung function parameters.
  • Observed changes in respiratory function may influence ante- and intra-natal behavior and pregnancy outcomes.