Spirometric indices of early airflow obstruction.
J Indian Med Assoc
; 1991 May; 89(5): 135-7
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ABSTRACT
Thirty cigarette smokers and 25 non-smoking controls, all men were evaluated by history, physical examination and simple spirometry. The history and physical examination were not of much use in predicting airflow obstruction. Forced mid-expiratory flow (FEF 25-75%) was abnormally low in 23 of the 30 subjects, while forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and FEV1/FVC (forced vital capacity) were less sensitive. Thus simple spirometry is a useful screening tool to detect early airflow obstruction even when it is clinically undetectable.
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Sujet Principal:
Spirométrie
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Facteurs temps
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Humains
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Mâle
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Maladie chronique
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Enquêtes et questionnaires
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Ventilation pulmonaire
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Adulte
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Obstruction des voies aériennes
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Type d'étude:
Prognostic_studies
Pays comme sujet:
Asia
langue:
En
Texte intégral:
J Indian Med Assoc
Année:
1991
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Article