Relationship between body composition and lung functions among middle aged obese subjects

Dr. AfreenBegum. H. Itagi; Dr. Padmavathi Katragadda

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Relationship between body composition and lung functions among middle aged obese subjects

Dr. Afreenbegum. H. Itagi, Dr. Padmavathi Katragadda

Abstract :

Objectives: To explore the relationship between body composition and their influence on pulmonary functions among obese middle aged subjects. Methodology: 100 obese healthy subjects of age 35-55 years were included in the study. BMI, Body fat percentage (BF %), Fat Mass (FM) were estimated and Fat Free Mass (FFM) was calculated. Respiratory parameters were measured. Unpaired t-test, Pearson�s correlation coefficient were used to analyze the variables. Results: A non-significant inverse correlation of FM with FVC and FEV1 was observed. FM and FEV1 / FVC ratio showed a negative non-significant relation. A significant positive correlation was observed between FM and PEFR among obese subjects. The correlation of FFM with FEF25-75% and MVV was significantly positive. Conclusion: It is important to take into account the body composition instead of BMI alone while determining early changes in lung functions among middle aged obese.