Spirometry in the pre-school age group
Summary
Spirometry is a widely used lung-function test in school-aged children and adults. It can also be used to test lung function in the pre-school population, provided that they are tested in a child-friendly setting, by experienced paediatric-orientated personnel and in a way that is congruent with their development. Accurate results can be obtained provided care and attention are paid to applying quality-control criteria suitable for this age group. The biggest challenge is to make the testing fun.
Keywords: child, pre-school, respiratory function tests, spirometry
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PII: S1526-0542(05)00082-5
doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2005.09.008
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