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The standard range of peak expiratory flow rates of Korean children

Won Hee Seo1, So Hyun Ahn, Su Hwa Park

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology
|October 11, 2011
PubMed

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This study established peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) reference ranges for Korean children aged 4-18. These new PEFR values, based on height and body surface area, aid asthma management in Korean pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Clinical Pediatrics

Background:

  • Monitoring peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is crucial for effective asthma management.
  • Establishing accurate reference ranges is essential for interpreting PEFR measurements in specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative reference ranges for PEFR in Korean children aged 4-18 years.
  • To provide percentile curves for PEFR as a function of height for clinical use in Korea.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter (MWPFM) and spirometry.
  • Standardized testing methods recommended by the American Thoracic Society were employed.
  • Data collected from a large sample of Korean children.

Main Results:

  • PEFR demonstrated a positive correlation with height, age, weight, sitting height, and body surface area (BSA).
  • Height and BSA were identified as the strongest predictors of PEFR.
  • Established reference values for PEFR in Korean children were higher than previously reported values in Korea.

Conclusions:

  • Successfully established reference values for PEFR using the MWPFM in Korean children residing in Seoul.
  • The developed percentile curves for PEFR as a function of height will support clinical decision-making for pediatric asthma management in Korea.
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