Effect of Adenotonsillitis on Peak Exploratory Flow Rate in Children

Authors

  • J Yadav BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • G Gathwala BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • S Sood BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • M Maharjan BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • Ishwar Singh BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.446

Abstract

Peak Exploratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is a simple, economical, reproducible, non-invasive test, which can be
quickly performed with ease. PEFR was assessed in 36 children with adenotonsillar enlargement with mean
age 10.75 years and equal number of age and sex matched normal children who acted as controls. PEFR
was found to be 250. 61 ± 66.92 lt/min in controls and 216.85 ± 59.76 lt/min in children with adenotonsillar
enlargement signifying impairment of PEFR in children in the second group.
Key Words: PEER, Children, Adenoides, Tonsillitis, Hypertrophy.

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Published

2005-10-01

How to Cite

Yadav, J., Gathwala, G., Sood, S., Maharjan, M., & Singh, I. (2005). Effect of Adenotonsillitis on Peak Exploratory Flow Rate in Children. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 44(160). https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.446

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Vol. 44 No. 160 (2005)

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Original Article

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