Peak expiratory flow in healthy, young, non-active subjects in seated, supine, and prone postures.

Objective: To compare the PEFs in healthy, young, non-active subjects in seated, supine, and prone postures.Methods: A total of 30 healthy volunteers (15 male, mean age 22.7 years, non-smokers, sedentary) underwent a physical examination, spirometry to confirm normal pulmonary function, and PEF usin...

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Published in:	Physiotherapy Theory & Practice Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 489 - 494
Main Authors:	Antunes, Bianca Orestes, de Souza, Hugo C. Dutra, Gianinis, Heloisa Higuti, Passarelli-Amaro, Rita de Cássia Vianna, Tambascio, Joana, Gastaldi, Ada C.
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2016
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