Abstract:
The anatomical, physiological and
biochemical adaptations in pregnancy are profound.
Many of these changes begin soon after fertilization and
continue throughout the gestation and changes in the
respiratory system are part of the same process. However
there is insufficient information regarding the changes in
respiratory parameters in different trimesters of pregnancy.
Aims: The aim of the study was designed to evaluate the
pulmonary function tests in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters of
pregnancy and compare them with non‑pregnant control
group.