With the spirometry equations used before the introduction of the GLI, the hardest part of this transition was patients seeing a drop in the percentage predicted results of the spirometry test. This could happen in the space of a month, without the patient seeing any change in the absolute ...
Although it might be difficult to perform spirometry in the elderly in some situations because of physical and poor cognitive impairment, studies have demonstrated that between 82% and 93% of elderly patients are able to perform the test properly.131, 132, 133, 134, 135 On the other hand, ...
Understanding spirometry results: Global Lung Function Initiative: A carer and healthcare professional perspectivedoi:10.1183/20734735.960213NoneBreathe
Pharmacy claim data were correlated with the ACT, Medication Adherence Report Scale for Asthma (MARS-A), and spirometry using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results: A total of 263 individuals enrolled in the study, and 95 (PVAHCS) and 156 (NMCSD) individuals completed the study. In ...