Multi-ethnic reference values for spirometry for the 3–95-yr age range: the global lung function 2012 equations
The aim of the Task Force was to derive continuous prediction equations and their lower limits
of normal for spirometric indices, which are applicable globally. Over 160,000 data points …
of normal for spirometric indices, which are applicable globally. Over 160,000 data points …
Using the lower limit of normal for the FEV1/FVC ratio reduces the misclassification of airway obstruction
…, JP Schouten, JL Hankinson, J Stocks, PH Quanjer - Thorax, 2008 - thorax.bmj.com
Aim: The prevalence of airway obstruction varies widely with the definition used. Objectives:
To study differences in the prevalence of airway obstruction when applying four international …
To study differences in the prevalence of airway obstruction when applying four international …
Diagnostic Spirometry in Primary Care: Proposed standards for general practice compliant with American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society …
ML Levy, PH Quanjer, B Rachel, BG Cooper… - Primary Care …, 2009 - nature.com
Primary care spirometry services can be provided by trained primary care staff, peripatetic
specialist services, or through referral to hospital-based or laboratory spirometry. The first of …
specialist services, or through referral to hospital-based or laboratory spirometry. The first of …
Interpreting lung function data using 80% predicted and fixed thresholds misclassifies more than 20% of patients
MR Miller, PH Quanjer, MP Swanney, G Ruppel… - Chest, 2011 - Elsevier
Background Differences in COPD classification have been shown in population data sets
when using fifth percentiles as the lower limit of normal (LLN) vs the current GOLD (Global …
when using fifth percentiles as the lower limit of normal (LLN) vs the current GOLD (Global …
Measurement of FEF25–75% and FEF75% does not contribute to clinical decision making
The aim of this study was to determine the added value of measuring the forced expiratory
flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity (FVC) (FEF 25–75% ) and flow when 75% of FVC has …
flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity (FVC) (FEF 25–75% ) and flow when 75% of FVC has …
Interpretation of bronchodilator response in patients with obstructive airways disease. The Dutch Chronic Non-Specific Lung Disease (CNSLD) Study Group.
PL Brand, PH Quanjer, DS Postma, HA Kerstjens… - Thorax, 1992 - thorax.bmj.com
BACKGROUND: There is no agreement on how a bronchodilator response should be
expressed. Ideally, the index used should be able to distinguish asthma from chronic obstructive …
expressed. Ideally, the index used should be able to distinguish asthma from chronic obstructive …
Age-and height-based prediction bias in spirometry reference equations
PH Quanjer, GL Hall, S Stanojevic… - European …, 2012 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Prediction bias in spirometry reference equations can arise from combining equations for
different age groups, rounding age or height to integers or using self-reported height. To …
different age groups, rounding age or height to integers or using self-reported height. To …
Implications of adopting the Global Lungs Initiative 2012 all-age reference equations for spirometry
PH Quanjer, DJ Brazzale, PW Boros… - European Respiratory …, 2013 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic and interpretative consequences of
adopting the Global Lungs Initiative (GLI) 2012 spirometric prediction equations. We assessed …
adopting the Global Lungs Initiative (GLI) 2012 spirometric prediction equations. We assessed …
Reference values for spirometry, including vital capacity, in Japanese adults calculated with the LMS method and compared with previous values
M Kubota, H Kobayashi, PH Quanjer, H Omori… - Respiratory …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Reference values for lung function tests should be periodically updated
because of birth cohort effects and improved technology. This study updates the spirometric …
because of birth cohort effects and improved technology. This study updates the spirometric …
All-age relationship between arm span and height in different ethnic groups
PH Quanjer, A Capderou… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The objective of the present study was to establish multiethnic, all-age prediction equations
for estimating stature from arm span in males and females. The arm span/height ratio (ASHR…
for estimating stature from arm span in males and females. The arm span/height ratio (ASHR…