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Association Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Pulmonary Function tests parameters in Asymptomatic Adults | ||
| The Medical Journal of Basrah University | ||
| Article 1, Volume 44, Issue 1, July 2026, Pages 1-6 PDF (184.13 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.33762/mjbu.2026.170567.1354 | ||
| Author | ||
| Rafida Majeed Al-Amiri* | ||
| Department of Basic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The gastrointestinal tract is the main organ affected by Helicobacter pylori, a common chronic bacterial illness. There is growing evidence that H. pylori-induced chronic systemic inflammation may cause extra-gastric symptoms, such as possible respiratory system impacts. Investigating the relationship between H. pylori infection and pulmonary function test (PFT) characteristics was the goal of this investigation. Patients and Methods: Fifty of the 105 patients in this study had an H. pylori infection was conducted while a control group of 55 seemingly healthy, nonsmoking volunteers with negative H. pylori infection was matched to the patients (cases) in terms of age, sex, height, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Pulmonary function tests were done for both groups. Data analysis was done by using the variance analysis method for the independent T-test and Chi-Square Test. Result: The positive group for H. pylori is significantly linked to lower forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁) and the FEV₁/FVC ratio when compared to negative controls. The means of forced vital capacity (FVC), although it has no significant relation, is lower than that of the control group. Conclusion: Our research shows a strong correlation between lower pulmonary function parameters and H. pylori seropositivity. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Pulmonary Function tests; Respiratory disorders; Helicobacter pylori | ||
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