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Feasibility of measuring lung function in preschool children

  • W Nystad
  • , P Nafstad
  • , E Edvardsen
  • , T Stensrud
  • , SO Samuelsen
  • , Jouni Jaakkola

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    Abstract

    BACKGROUND: There have been difficulties in applying spirometric tests to children of preschool age. METHODS: The feasibility of measuring lung function was examined in 652 children aged 3-6 years using dynamic spirometry with an animation programme and the guidelines approved by the European Respiratory Society. RESULTS: Data from 603 (92%) children with at least two acceptable forced expiratory manoeuvres were analysed; 408 (68%) achieved at least three acceptable manoeuvres. Children with only two acceptable manoeuvres were younger, shorter, and weighed less (p
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1021-1027
    Number of pages7
    JournalThorax
    Volume57
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2002

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