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  • Pulmonary physiology
  • Respiratory medicine
  • Lung function testing

Background:

  • Multiple breath washout (MBW) is a lung function test assessing lung volume and ventilation distribution using tidal breathing.
  • Standardized reference equations are needed for accurate interpretation of MBW indices.
  • The Global Lung Function Initiative (GLFI) methodology was employed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop all-age reference equations for lung clearance index (LCI) and functional residual capacity (FRC) using the GLFI methodology.
  • To establish a standardized method for reporting and interpreting MBW data.

Main Methods:

  • MBW data from 23 sites (n=3647 test occasions) from healthy individuals were collated and re-analyzed.
  • Reference equations were derived using the lambda-mu-sigma method with generalized additive models in R.
  • The influence of equipment type, tracer gas, and dead space volume was investigated.

Main Results:

  • Reference equations were derived from 1579 unique observations (ages 2-81 years).
  • Equipment factors did not significantly impact the prediction equations for LCI or FRC.
  • LCI reference equations included age as the sole predictor; FRC equations were sex-specific, including height and age.

Conclusions:

  • The developed GLFI reference equations provide a crucial standard for reporting and interpreting LCI and FRC.
  • These equations facilitate consistent and reliable assessment of lung function across diverse age groups.
  • Standardization enhances the clinical utility of multiple breath washout testing.