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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Current spirometry interpretation often relies on race-specific reference equations.
  • The 2022 European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society guidance emphasizes clinical outcomes over statistical percentiles.
  • The impact of transitioning to race-neutral equations on patient outcomes requires thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of race-neutral spirometry reference equations on predicting normal lung function.
  • To compare the effects of race-specific versus race-neutral equations on clinical outcomes, symptoms, and mortality.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding the use of updated spirometry interpretation guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research comparing race-specific and race-neutral spirometry reference equations.
  • Analysis of studies examining effects on clinical outcomes (e.g., 6-min walk test, CT scans, hospitalizations).
  • Evaluation of impacts on patient-reported symptoms and mortality data.

Main Results:

  • Race-neutral equations were equivalent or superior in predicting clinical outcomes from FEV1 and FVC.
  • Switching to race-neutral equations increased diagnoses of restrictive lung disorders in Black individuals.
  • Abnormal test result frequency decreased in White and Asian populations, with similar pediatric findings.

Conclusions:

  • Race-neutral spirometry equations show comparable or improved prediction of clinical outcomes.
  • The transition impacts diagnostic classifications, particularly for certain racial groups.
  • Further research is crucial to understand implications across diverse populations and guide clinical practice changes.