Lung Function in Preschool Children in Low and Middle Income Countries: An Under-Represented Potential Tool to Strengthen Child Health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of respiratory disease is high in low-middle income countries (LMIC). Pulmonary function tests are useful as an objective measure of lung health and to track progression. Spirometry is the commonest test, but its use is limited in preschool children. Other lung function methods have been developed but their use in LMIC has not been well described.

Aim

To review the use of preschool lung function testing in children in LMIC, with particular reference to feasibility and clinical applications.

Methods

Electronic databases "PubMed", "Scopus"," Web of Science", and "EBSCO host" were searched for publications in low and middle income countries on preschool lung function testing, including spirometry, fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), oscillometry

SUBMITTER: Chaya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9234953 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature