Contents

• Introduction
• Normality and Predicted Equations
• Difference in prediction values: Different Population & Racial Effect
• Different research articles, studies and Statistical evidences to show the racial effect on Lung Function values
• Current Trends: Global Lungs Initiatives; ERS Task Force (TF-2009-03) to establish improved Lung Function Reference Values
• Reference Values of Pulmonary Functions
• PREDICTION AND LOWER LIMIT OF NORMAL EQUATIONS FOR FEV1/FEV6% AND FEV1/FVC% FOR MALE AND FEMALE SUBJECTS
• Conclusion
• References

Description

In general lung function tests are also known as the pulmonary function tests which give the measurement of the wellbeing and proper functioning of lungs. These tests are suggested for the detection of causes of breath disorders particularly. These testes provide the diagnosis for the lung diseases, measurement of the severity and monitoring of the treatment for lung infections. Any significant changes related to the different lung values indicate the impairment of lung function (Pulmonary terms and symbols). Pulmonary function testing has proved it’s widely presence since the 1970s. It has gone through the various developments; use of latest technologies, use of computers in medicine and diagnostic fields, evolution and innovation of newer equipment etc. predicted values for the lung function depend on various factors including age, height, gender along with race. The present article gives the idea about the different lung function tests, their normal and predictive values, the racial effect on the lung function values, its evolution and development, recent trends in the diagnosis field, use of the latest modern technologies, various articles and studies published in the prestigious Medical journals to support the evidences along with their proper references, which enable the reader to go through picture of the events and developments.