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 spirometric records from 17 572 subjects (49.5% females), aged 18–85 years …

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
被呼出(FEF 75%)高于measurement of the forced expiratory volume …

Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are not
severely hypoxaemic at rest may experience significant breathlessness on exertion, and
ambulatory oxygen is often prescribed in this circumstance despite a lack of conclusive …

The objective of this study was to redesign the current grading of obstructive lung disease so
that it is clinically relevant and free of biases related to age, height, sex and ethnic group.
Spirometric records from 17 880 subjects (50.4% female) from hospitals in Australia and …

Objective To explore the effects of singing training on respiratory function, voice, mood, and
quality of life for people with quadriplegia. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting
Large, university-affiliated public hospital, Victoria, Australia. Participants Participants (N …

There is an increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide and its impact on respiratory health
is of significant concern. Obesity affects the respiratory system by several mechanisms,
including by direct mechanical changes due to fat deposition in the chest wall, abdomen and …

Background: The recently generated spirometry reference equations from the Global Lung
Function Initiative (GLI2012) provide a long-awaited opportunity for the adoption of a
globally applicable set of normal reference values. Objective: The aim of this study was to …

Abstract Tamplin J, Brazzale DJ, Pretto JJ, Ruehland WR, Buttifant M, Brown DJ, Berlowitz
DJ. Assessment of breathing patterns and respiratory muscle recruitment during singing and
speech in quadriplegia. Objectives To explore how respiratory impairment after cervical …

Background and objective: Recent spirometry reference studies are arguably the most valid
ever performed and the ATS/ERS now recommend the National Health and Nutrition
Assessment Survey (NHANES) equations for North America. It is timely to consider adopting …

Abstract Study Objectives Low lung volumes are thought to contribute to obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA). OSA is worse in the supine versus lateral body position, men versus women,
obese versus normal-weight (NW) individuals and REM versus NREM sleep. All of these …