Peak expiratory flow (PEF) Patients can easily assess airflow limitation by using a PEF meter and detect and manage worsening of asthma promptly. Daily or weekly variations of PEF can be assessed by daily PEF measurements in the morning and at night. Normal: PEF ≥80% of predicted value. ...
Peak expiratory flow 1-RM: One-maximal resistance test FEV1: Forced expiratory volume in 1 second OSA: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome DLPA: Daily life physical activity MET: Metabolic equivalent unit WHRs: Hip circumferences and waist to hip ratios CPET: Cardiopulmonary exercise test ...
Conventionally, scuba diving has been discouraged for adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). This restrictive sports advice is based on expert opinion in the absence of high-quality diving-specific studies. However, as survival and quality