ArticlePulmonary medicine2019
Establishment of Reference Norms for Lung Function Parameters of Healthy Sri Lankan Tamils.
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- Reference equations for evaluation of spirometry function tests in South Asia, and among South Asians living in other countries.The European respiratory journal · 2022Article
- Lung Function Tests in Hairdressers of Gangtok: A Cross-Sectional Study.Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicineArticle
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Abstract
Spirometry and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) are important measurements in diagnosing and monitoring of COPD and asthma. Ethnic specific reference equations are necessary in interpretation of these parameters. However, equations for Sri Lankan Tamil adults are not available. This study aims to establish reference equations for lung function parameters of Sri Lankan Tamils. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out in all 5 districts of Northern Sri Lanka. Participants were selected by cluster sampling. Base line data were obtained by a questionnaire. Height, sitting height, weight, arm span, mid arm circumference, and chest expansion were measured. Respiratory functions were assessed by a calibrated spirometer (Cosmed Micro Quark, Italy) and Wright compatible peak expiratory flow meter. Means, and standard deviations for Vital Capacity (VC), Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV
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