The ventilatory function index peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) of 350 rural women Age (27–30) in Edo state, Nigeria who actively used wood as a source of fuel for cooking was measured using a Wrights peak flow meter. They were all matched for age weight, height and socioeconomic status by a control group of 300 non-wood smoke exposed women who were not exposed to wood smoke. The mean PEFR values for the wood exposed women (289 ± 19.6 L/mm) was significantly lower (P<0.05) compared with control (364 ± 17.2 L/mm). The PEFR decreases with increase in years of exposure to wood smoke and the fall was neither accounted for by age nor height. Respiratory symptom were also markedly elevated in these women compared to control. The Respiratory Symptoms, PEFR values and its relation as to age, years of exposure, chest circumference, height, weight and blood pressure is highlighted. Keywords: Wood smoke, peak expiratory flow rate, Women, Benin City. REFERENCES: 1 Dennis RJ, Maldonado D, Norman S (1996). Woodsmoke exposure and risk for obstructive airway disease among women. Chest 109, 115–119.