Background: The purpose of this study was to compare lung function in aging farmers with and without post-COVID-19 and to investigate the associations between lung function parameters and muscular endurance. Methods: Fifty aging farmers were recruited and categorized into two groups: those without a history of COVID-19 and those with post-COVID-19. Lung function and muscular endurance were evaluated using spirometry and the 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1STS), respectively. An independent sample t-test was conducted to compare lung function parameters between aging farmers with and without post-COVID-19. Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to assess the relationships between lung function parameters and muscular endurance. Results: There were no significant differences in participant characteristics between the groups (p > 0.05). Aging farmers without post-COVID-19 exhibited significantly higher predicted forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1%) compared with those with post-COVID-19 (p < 0.05). Moreover, none of the lung function parameters were significantly correlated with performance on the 1STS (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Aging farmers with post-COVID-19 exhibited lower FEV1% predicted compared to those without post-COVID-19, indicating possible residual impairment in lung function. No significant associations were observed between lung function and muscular endurance, emphasizing the need for respiratory follow-up in aging populations after COVID-19 infection.

Authors:
Patchareeya Amput, University of Phayao, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Asst.Prof.Dr.Patchareeya Amput. I currently serve as both a lecturer and researcher specializing in physical therapy, with a particular focus on physiology and physical performance among aging populations and individuals recovering from COVID-19.

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