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Evaluation of peak cough flow in Brazilian healthy adults
Fecha
2012-09-28Registro en:
International Archives of Medicine. 2012 Sep 28;5(1):25
1755-7682
10.1186/1755-7682-5-25
Autor
Cardoso, Fernanda E F
Abreu, Luiz Carlos de
Raimundo, Rodrigo
Faustino, Natalia Bergas
Araújo, Suellen F
Valenti, Vitor Engracia
Sato, Monica
Martins, Silvia R G
Torquato, Jamili A
Institución
Resumen
Abstract
Introduction
In this study we aimed to evaluate the peak cough flow (PCF) in healthy Brazilian subjects.
Methods
We evaluated 484 healthy subjects between 18 and 40 years old. Subjects were seated and oriented were asked to perform a maximal inspiration followed by a quick, short and explosive expiration on the peak flow meter. Three measures were carried out and recorded the average of the three results for each individual.
Results
The PCF values ranged between 240 and 500 L/min. The PCF values were lower in females than in males. The PCF was inversely proportional to age.
Conclusion
The values for Brazilian adult healthy subjects regarding PCF were between 240 and 500 L/min.