Ventilatory functions of normal children and young adults - Mexican-American, white, and black I Spirometry

Hsu, KHK; Jenkins, DE; Hsi, BP; Bourhofer, E; Thompson, V; Tanakawa, N; Hsieh, GSJ

HERO ID

72601

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1979

Language

English

PMID

479997

HERO ID 72601
In Press No
Year 1979
Title Ventilatory functions of normal children and young adults - Mexican-American, white, and black I Spirometry
Authors Hsu, KHK; Jenkins, DE; Hsi, BP; Bourhofer, E; Thompson, V; Tanakawa, N; Hsieh, GSJ
Journal Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume 95
Issue 1
Page Numbers 14-23
Abstract This is a study of the ventilatory functions of 1,805 normal Mexican-American. white, and black students of six public schools in Houston, Texas, with ages ranging from 7 to 20. A roll-seal piston type spirometer was used. The best performed forced vital capacity curve of each student was selected by the computer program from which the following measurements were extracted: FVC, FEV1, FEV1 / FVC ratio, PEFR, and MMEF. Each student also had the peak expiratory flow rate measured by the Wright peak ftowmeter to establish normal values with this instrument. Significant differences of lung volume and flow rate exist among the three races, and between male and female subjects. Prediction equations and prediction curves for each race and sex are presented. The results of the present study are compared with those of previously published works.
Doi 10.1016/S0022-3476(79)80075-X
Pmid 479997
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Comments ECRIB.J. Pediatr. (St. Louis) 95: 14-23.
Is Public Yes
Language Text English