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Normal values for simple lung function tests in South African Asian children.
A G Wesley1, M Pather, P Becker
1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|June 1, 1989
Summary
This study establishes normal lung function standards for Indian children aged 5-14. These reference values for peak expiratory flow rate and lung volumes are crucial for accurate respiratory health assessments.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Pediatric Respiratory Health
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Normal lung function values often demonstrate racial specificity.
- Establishing race-specific pulmonary reference standards is essential for accurate clinical interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish normal standards for key pulmonary function parameters in Asian (Indian) children.
- To compare these established standards with existing data from other ethnic groups.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1072 Asian (Indian) children aged 5-14 years.
- Measurement of peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and forced vital capacity (FVC).
Main Results:
- Normal values for PEFR, FEV1, and FVC were established for Indian children aged 5-14.
- Comparison data with American white and black children, and Indian and British Asians were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- The study provides essential normative data for Indian children's lung function.
- These race-specific standards aid in the precise diagnosis and management of pediatric respiratory conditions in this population.