Lung function measurements in children - copsac
Lung function measurements in children - copsac
Lung function measurements in children - copsac
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further studies are needed to <strong>in</strong>vestigate this possible difference between different types<br />
of equipments. Importantly, other centers us<strong>in</strong>g normative data for whole-body<br />
plethysmographs should first consider proper calibration with biologic controls before<br />
apply<strong>in</strong>g reference values.<br />
From previous studies it seems that sRaw 50% and sRaw 0.2 were more robust parameters<br />
for asthmatic <strong>children</strong>. A future study of sRaw accuracy measur<strong>in</strong>g other parameters<br />
than sRaw TOT <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g subjects with airway obstruction (asymptomatic <strong>in</strong> a stable<br />
phase) could be beneficial and may show less variability.<br />
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