ABSTRACT: Respiratory distress is among health challenges causing disabilities and mortality; and
studies in this area potent beneficial implication in patient care and public health initiatives.
Hence this research was aimed at assessing spirometry patterns in patients presenting with
respiratory illness at a tertiary health facility, with a view to ascertain the spread of some of
these airway disorders. A retrospective cross-sectional study of patients’ records over
duration of one year formed the basis of data collection, collation, analysis and inference
drawn. The spirometry findings of a total of 235 patients between age ranges 5 to 90 years
were analyzed. More patients with respiratory disorders were within age range 51 – 60 years.
Females were more (57.7%) than males (41.9%). Inference from this spirometry evaluation
report suggests that, generally obstructive pattern and restrictive patterns were predominant
amongst the patients.
How to cite: Kiridi EG, Pughikumo DT, Joffa PPK, Lelei S. Spirometry Patterns Evaluation among patients in Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital South Southern Nigeria. Global Professionals Multidisciplinary Practices Journal. 2024, 1(4):31-40
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