Open AccessForced expiratory volume in 6 s (FEV6) and FEV1/FEV6values as a viable alternative for forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1/FVC values during pregnancy in South East Nigeria: A preliminary study
Author(s) -
UI Nwagha,
Eghosa Iyare,
Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie,
Cajetan C Onyedum,
CE Okereke,
Obinna V. Ajuzieogu,
AO Amucheazi,
T Oluboboku,
Polycarp Uchenna Agu,
J. C. Igweh,
Tc C. Oguanuo
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
annals of medical and health sciences research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2277-9205
pISSN - 2141-9248
DOI - 10.4103/2141-9248.139294
Subject(s) - medicine , vital capacity , spirometer , interquartile range , spirometry , pulmonary function testing , lung function , cardiology , asthma , lung , exhaled nitric oxide , diffusing capacity
Forced expiratory volume in 6 s (FEV6) and FEV1/FEV6 ratio have traditionally been used as a surrogate for forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1/FVC in the assessment of spirometric lung function in nonpregnant subjects. However, the existence of this relationship during pregnancy is yet to be ascertained.