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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Accurate lung function reference values are essential for diagnosing respiratory conditions in diverse populations.
  • Existing spirometric data may not accurately represent Saudi Arabian children and adolescents.
  • Establishing population-specific reference values is critical for effective clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine spirometric reference values for healthy Saudi Arabian children and adolescents.
  • To derive prediction equations for forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) in this population.
  • To analyze anthropometric correlates of lung function in Saudi youth.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving healthy schoolboys and girls aged 6-18 years.
  • Random selection from six administrative regions of Saudi Arabia.
  • Data collection via questionnaires, physical examinations, and spirometry.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in FEV1 and FVC were observed between males and females.
  • Height was the strongest anthropometric predictor of FEV1, particularly in males.
  • Multivariate regression models explained a substantial portion of FEV1 and FVC variations, with higher explanatory power in males.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides crucial spirometric reference values and prediction equations for Saudi Arabian children and adolescents.
  • The findings highlight sex-based differences in lung function, emphasizing the need for sex-specific interpretation.
  • These data will aid in the accurate diagnosis and management of pediatric respiratory diseases in Saudi Arabia.