Abstract
Objectives: To observe the change in peak the protocol of the investigation.
st expiratory flow rate in 1 year to final year medical Results: The PEFR values in male students was
students. found to be higher then the female students when
Methodology: 131 normal, non smoking compare according to height and weight. The P
Pakistani adult (78 males and 53 females) value was highly significant in both groups except
medical students were included in the study. All the group of students who had height range 171-
subjects belonged to Ziauddin Medical College 175 cm.
and participated as volunteers. The age of Conclusion: The PEFR in this study was better
subjects was in between 19 to 24 years. They had than the other studies conducted in this region
no history of any chronic diseases (e.g. among medical students and students from any
tuberculosis, hypertension, diabetes or any other disciplines. (Rawal Med J 2013;38:212-
surgical deformity) and were not under physical 214).
training program and/or any medications. All were Key words: PEFR, tuberculosis, hypertension,
informed about the purpose, requirements and diabetes.
