Validation of Global Lung Function Initiative and All Ages Reference Equations for Forced Spirometry in Healthy Spanish Preschoolers

Alba Torrent Vernetta, Ignacio Iglesias Serrano, Silvia Gartner, Sandra Rovira Amigo, Antonio Moreno Galdó, Inés de Mir Messa, Carlos Martín de Vicente, Antonio Carrascosa Lezcano

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Abstract

© 2017 SEPAR Introduction Recent publication of multi-ethnic spirometry reference equations for subjects aged from 3-95 years aim to avoid age-related discontinuities and provide a worldwide standard for interpreting spirometric test results. Objectives To assess the agreement of the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI-2012) and All ages (FEV0.5) reference equations with the Spanish preschool lung function data. To verify the appropriateness of these reference values for clinical use in Spanish preschool children. Methods Spirometric measurements were obtained from children aged 3 to 6 years attending 10 randomly selected schools in Barcelona (Spain). Stanojevic's quality control criteria were applied. Z-scores were calculated for the spirometry outcomes based on the GLI equations. If the z-score (mean) of each parameter was close to 0, with a maximum variance of ± 0.5 from the mean and a standard deviation of 1, the GLI-2012 equations would be applicable in our population. Results Of 543 children recruited, 405 (74.6%) were ‘healthy’ and of these, 380 were Caucasians. Of these 380, 81.6% (169 females, 141 males) performed technically acceptable and reproducible maneuvers to assess FEVt, and 69.5% achieved a clear end-expiratory plateau. Z-scores for FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEV0.75, FEV0.75/FVC, FEV0.5, FEF75 and FEF25-75 all fell within ± 0.5, except for FEV1/FVC (0.53 z-scores). Conclusions GLI equations are appropriate for Spanish preschool children. These data provide further evidence to support widespread application of the GLI reference equations.
Translated title of the contributionValidación de las ecuaciones propuestas por la Iniciativa Global de Función Pulmonar (GLI) y las de Todas las Edades para espirometría forzada en preescolares sanos españoles
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-30
JournalArchivos de Bronconeumologia
Volume54
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2018

Keywords

  • Spirometry
  • Global Lung Function Initiative
  • Preschool children
  • Children
  • Reference values

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