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Pulmonary function studies in Nigerian sportsmen

B O Onadeko, A O Falase, O Ayeni

    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nigerian athletes exhibit lower lung function (forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in 1 s) than predicted, but higher than non-athletes, correlating with training intensity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Pulmonology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Lung function assessment is crucial for evaluating athletic performance and health.
    • Previous studies on Nigerian populations provide baseline data for comparison.
    • Understanding lung capacity in athletes can inform training and health monitoring.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate lung function parameters in Nigerian sportsmen.
    • To compare lung function between athletes and non-athletes.
    • To explore the relationship between lung function and sporting activities.

    Main Methods:

    • Spirometry was used to measure forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1).
    • Data were collected from 410 Nigerian sportsmen (259 males, 151 females) during a sports festival.
    • Measurements were compared against predicted values for normal Nigerians and between athletes and non-athletes.

    Main Results:

    • Mean FVC and FEV1 values in sportsmen were lower than predicted for normal Nigerians of similar demographics.
    • Athletes demonstrated higher mean FVC values compared to non-athletes.
    • A positive correlation was observed between FVC and the intensity/type of sporting events.

    Conclusions:

    • Nigerian sportsmen, particularly athletes, show distinct lung function patterns influenced by physical training.
    • While overall lung function may be lower than predicted, athletic participation enhances capacity.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the long-term implications of these findings.

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