Validation of the Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 Spirometry Reference Values in a Healthy Italian Working Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies showed important differences in the interpretation of spirometry based on different reference values, in particular by comparing European Respiratory Society (ERS) 1993 and Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) 2012. The validation of new reference values in local populations is essential before they can be used in an appropriate manner. This study aimed to investigate the fit of GLI reference values in a healthy Italian working population.

Methods

Spirometry data were collected in 1355 workers during their health surveillance medical examination conducted for exposure to chemical and biological risk factors. A single portable spirometer that met the ATS/ERS recommendations for occupational testing was used and calibrated daily.

Results

Aver

SUBMITTER: Fontana L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9690579 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature