Spirometry profiles among pregnant and non-pregnant African women: a cross-sectional study

Spirometry profiles among pregnant and non-pregnant African women: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Spirometry is a commonly used lung function test. It assesses respiratory functions by measuring the air volume and the rate at which a person can exhale from lungs filled to their total capacity. The most helpful spirometry parameters are: forced vital capacity (FVC), forced exp...

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Main Authors: Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira, Fredirick L. Mashili, Alexander Mtemi Tungu, Simon Mamuya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Spirometry
Pregnancy
Women
Africa
Lung
Respiratory
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02081-6

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