FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio and FEF25-75% in End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis

Abstract

25-75% were significantly lower in patients except FEV 1 /FVC ratio which was almost similar to control. 63.33% patients had restrictive and 36.67% patients had both restrictive and obstructive (small airway obstruction) feature. Conclusion: This study concluded that some pulmonary functions were markedly reduced in ESRD patients undergoing maintenance haemodialysis. In addition most of the patients were suffering from restrictive and some of them were affected with both obstructive and restrictive type of pulmonary disorders.