Open AccessEffect of Recumbent Body Positions on Dynamic Lung Function Parameters in Healthy Young Subjects
Author(s) -
Arvind Kumar Pal
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25202.9828
Subject(s) - supine position , spirometer , sitting , body position , medicine , spirometry , lung function , physical therapy , lung , physical medicine and rehabilitation , asthma , pathology , exhaled nitric oxide
The change in body position can alter pulmonary functions parameters, therefore it is important to understand the physiological basis of these alteration. Ideally, spirometry is done in sitting position until the subject is unable to do so. Hospitalized patients often assume recumbent body positions irrespective of underlying pathology. Hence, need arises to find out best recumbent body positions for the benefit of these patients to make breathing comfortable for them.