ArticleThe European respiratory journal2026
Physiological quotients and mortality: redefining lung function interpretation beyond FEV
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- The allure and pitfalls of physiological quotients in lung function interpretation.Respiratory research · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundForced expiratory volume in 1 s quotient (FEV
methodsWe analysed data from adults referred for lung function testing at Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) and Royal Papworth Hospital (RPH) in the UK between 2016 and 2024. We investigated the stability of the 1st percentiles for FEV
resultsWe analysed data from 7717 CUH patients and 6054 RPH patients. At CUH, 51% were female compared with 45% at RPH. Mean±sd age was 57.9±14.9 years at CUH and 62.7±14.8 years at RPH. 1st percentile values were generally consistent across age groups but different for males and females for FEV
conclusionPhysiological quotients have greater discriminative ability in the prediction of all-cause mortality than existing metrics, providing an alternative standard for lung function interpretation.
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