Airway function in healthy and chronic respiratory diseased. An observational cohort study in Rwanda

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  • Sanctus Musafiri Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium Faculty of Medicine, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda

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https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v25i2.4958

Abstract

This is the rst study which shows the prevalence of atopy, asthma and COPD in Rwanda. Asthma and COPD were respectively diagnosed in 8.9% and 4.5% of the participants. COPD was diagnosed in 9.6% of the subjects aged ≥ 45 years and was higher among current smokers (11.2%). Spirometric reference values in our study were nearly similar to those for black Americans by Hankinson. Considering the similarities of the Great Lake regions inhabitants, the reference equations obtained in Rwanda population can be used in neighbouring countries while waiting for further studies in the region. 

Author Biography

Sanctus Musafiri, Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium Faculty of Medicine, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Department of Internal Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium Faculty of Medicine, National University of Rwanda, Rwanda

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Published

2012-09-14

How to Cite

Musafiri, S. (2012). Airway function in healthy and chronic respiratory diseased. An observational cohort study in Rwanda. frika ocus, 25(2). https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v25i2.4958

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2012)

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Reports - Rapports

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