Effect of treatment at a health resort in a plains climate on peak expiratory flow values in preschool children with respiratory disorders
Mazur, B.; Gruszczyński, J.; Buszman, Z.; Maślanka, R.
Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska 61(1-2): 18-23
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0867-7077 PMID: 8499878 Document Number: 410310
PEF is the most widely used parameter to assess airflow limitations of the airways. The aim of the study was to assess the value of climatic treatment in the sub-mountainous region on PEF values in pre school age children with various respiratory diseases, inhabitants of the upper silesian industrial region. In 113 children (age 4-6) PEF values were recorded at the beginning and end of the 21 day stay at the sanatorium. PEF was recorded using the Vitalo-graph meter. The results of the study revealed an increase of PEF values was statistically significant.