Effect of Adenotonsillitis on Peak Exploratory Flow Rate in Children

Abstract

Peak Exploratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is a simple, economical, reproducible, non-invasive test, which can be quickly performed with ease. PEFR was assessed in 36 children with adenotonsillar enlargement with mean age 10.75 years and equal number of age and sex matched normal children who acted as controls. PEFR was found to be 250. 61 ± 66.92 lt/min in controls and 216.85 ± 59.76 lt/min in children with adenotonsillar enlargement signifying impairment of PEFR in children in the second group. Key Words: PEER, Children, Adenoides, Tonsillitis, Hypertrophy.