Normal values for simple lung function tests in South African Asian children.
Normal lung function values have frequently been shown to be racially specific. This study of 1072 boys and girls establishes normal standards for peak expiratory flow rate, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, and forced vital capacity in Asian (Indian) children aged 5-14 years. These values are compared with those of American white and black children and of Indian and British Asians.
Wesley
A G
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Pather
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Becker
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001827:Body Height; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010366:Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; D012016:Reference Values; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013019:South Africa; D014797:Vital Capacity