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Interpret the results of pulmonary function tests relevant in paediatrics. •. Discuss the practical limitations of pulmonary function tests in children. Key points. •. Age-appropriate reference values should be used to interpret pulmonary function tests. •. Spirometry is the main test used to assess children with chronic respiratory symptoms. •.
Pulmonary function tests have a vital role in the diagnosis of respiratory disease and monitoring response to treatment. As children grow, lung volume and airway size increase, whereas pulmonary elastic recoil decreases. This results in differences in interpretation of PFTs compared with adults.
12 paź 2023 · Pulmonary function testing (PFT) in children plays an important role in the evaluation of the child with known or suspected respiratory disease. A basic approach to PFT for the primary care provider is presented here.
Results: This document presents a reporting format in test-specific units for spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusing capacity that can be assembled into a report appropriate for a laboratory’s practice. Recommended reference sources are updated with data for spirometry and diffusing capacity published since prior documents.
29 maj 2013 · This review evaluates the current literature for indications, test procedures, quality assessment, and interpretation of spirometry results in children. Spirometry may be useful for asthma,...
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) offer clinicians useful objective functional information that can aid in the diagnosis and management of known or suspected lung or respiratory system disease in children.
This nar-rative review discusses lung function tests in infants and children. Currently, lung function tests can be performed in every age group, from neonates to the elderly. Spirometry and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) are the most employed tests in children more than six years of age.
