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Current Practices and Preferences Regarding Race and Spirometry Interpretation: A National Survey

J Henry Brems1,2, Aparna Balasubramanian1, Kadija Ferryman2

  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

CHEST Pulmonary
|August 4, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Most academic pulmonologists prefer race-neutral spirometry equations for improved equity and accuracy. While many have adopted these, further research and education are needed for full implementation of the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) guidelines.

Keywords:
PFTspulmonary function testingracereference equationsspirometry

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