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Comparisons of respiratory muscle strength and chest expansions between obese class I and normal weight females |
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| Creator | 1. Sarayoot Mongkol 2. Duangrudee Taworn |
| Title | Comparisons of respiratory muscle strength and chest expansions between obese class I and normal weight females |
| Publisher | Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
| Journal Vol. | 50 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 378-384 |
| Keyword | Respiratory muscle strength, chest expansion, obese class I |
| ISSN | 25396056 |
| Abstract | Background: Obesity is a medical condition which increases body fat and a negative effect on respiratory system.Objectives: To compare the respiratory muscle strength and chest wall expansions between obese class I and normal weight females.Materials and methods: Ninety female participants aged 18-30 years old were equally divided into normal weight (BMI 19.28?0.57 kg/m2) and obese class I (BMI 26.32?0.64 kg/m2) groups. Maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) were measured in both groups by respiratory muscle meter. Chest expansions at the upper, middle and lower part of thorax were assessed using a tape measurement.Results: MIP and MEP were significantly different between groups (p<0.05). Additionally, respiratory muscle strength of obese class I group was higher than those in the normal weight group. The upper, middle, and lower chest expansions in obese class I group were higher than those in normal weight group (p<0.05).Conclusions: Respiratory muscle strength and chest wall expansions in obese class I female participants were higher than those in normal weight females. |
