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Lung function in white children aged 4 to 19 years: I--Spirometry

M Rosenthal1, S H Bain, D Cramer

  • 1Department of Paediatric, Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Hospital, London.

Thorax
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study established lung function reference standards for white children, revealing puberty significantly impacts respiratory measurements. Equations are provided for accurate assessment considering gender and pubertal stage.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Human Physiology
  • Growth and Development

Background:

  • Accurate spirometric lung function data is crucial for diagnosing respiratory conditions in children.
  • Existing lung function standards may not adequately account for the significant physiological changes during puberty.
  • Reference standards are needed for white children, considering gender and pubertal variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish reference standards for spirometric lung function in white children.
  • To develop standard deviation scores adjusted for gender and pubertal stage.
  • To provide accurate predictive equations for pediatric lung function assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 772 white children (4.6–18.8 years; 455 male).

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  • Spirometry performed using an OHIO 840 spirometer.
  • Anthropometric and pubertal assessments conducted.

    • Main Results:

    • Lung function increased linearly with height before and after puberty; a sudden increase occurred during puberty.
    • Pubertal stage significantly influenced lung function, with advanced puberty conferring a respiratory advantage.
    • Girls showed different lung volume and airflow patterns per unit height compared to boys.

    Conclusions:

    • Puberty dramatically affects lung function, necessitating specific adjustments in assessment.
    • Regression equations and pubertal correction factors are provided for each gender.
    • These standards improve the accuracy of lung function evaluation in white children across different developmental stages.