Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
Volume 7, Supplement 1 , Pages S11-S13, 2006

Spirometry

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Summary 

Recent data indicate that clinicians and researchers should dismiss the myth that preschoolers are unable to perform spirometry. Reproducible, acceptable flow-volume curves are possible in this age group; however, modifications to the ATS/ERS adult criteria are critical due to physiologic differences. Reference data is available and the clinical applicability of this technique is being evaluated.

Keywords: preschool spirometry, flow-volume curve, forced expiratory volume in 0.5 seconds

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PII: S1526-0542(06)00048-0

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2006.04.020

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
Volume 7, Supplement 1 , Pages S11-S13, 2006

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