Age and body mass index affect fit of spirometry Global Lung Function Initiative references in schoolchildren.

Rebeca Mozun Cristina Ardura-Garcia Eva Sophie Lunde Pedersen Jakob Usemann Florian Singer Philipp Latzin Alexander Möller Claudia Elisabeth Kuehni

Published in: ERJ open research (2022)

z-scores do not fit White Swiss adolescents well. This should be considered when using reference equations for clinical decision-making, research and international comparison.

Keyphrases

lung function
body mass index
decision making
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
physical activity
young adults
quality improvement