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Effect of Exercise and Age on Lung Volumes, Expiratory Capacity, and Breath-Holding Time in Young and Elderly Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Foram Shelat & Kena Jasani · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Aging is associated with a progressive decline in lung volumes, expiratory capacity, and respiratory endurance. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve pulmonary function; however, its role in preserving overall lung capacity and breath-holding ability acr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i21353

A Comparative Study on Oxygen Saturation, Breath Rate, Lung Parameters, Anxiety and Depression Level in Geriatric Population

P. Chaitra Bhat, K. U. Dhanesh Kumar, Subhashchandra Rai & K. B. Riyas Basheer · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Ageing has been associated with multiple medical conditions mainly due to impaired immune mechanisms and deteriorating physiological reserves such as declining physical health, increased risk for mental and emotional problems, economic constraints, changing roles and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i930372