Anesthesia & Clinical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2155-6148
+44 1223 790975
Mustafa Süren
Tokat
Turkey
Research Article
The Hidden Features of Breathing Types
Author(s): Aynur Şahin, Serkan Doğru, İsmail Okan, Fatih Altıparmak and Mustafa SürenAynur Şahin, Serkan Doğru, İsmail Okan, Fatih Altıparmak and Mustafa Süren
Purpose: Humans have two types of breathing pattern, abdominal and thoracic, which show physiological differences. The primary goal of the present study is to assess the spirometric variability of breathing patterns in individuals, and secondary goal is to elucidate the influence of age and gender differences on breathing types.
Methods: Patients aged between 18 and 40 years were asked to participate in the study, and spirometry using the Spirodoc® (MIR-Medical International Research-Srl, Roma, Italy) was preoperatively performed on subjects. Age, gender, weight, height, body-mass index, the American Society of Anesthesiologists score, the observed breathing pattern (thoracic or abdominal) while standing, and the spirometric measurements were recorded into a standardized data sheet.
Results: A total of 126 subj.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-6148.1000747