J Korean Med Sci.
2018 Jan;33(3):e16. 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e16.
Reference Values for Spirometry Derived Using Lambda, Mu, Sigma (LMS) Method in Korean Adults: in Comparison with Previous References
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- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea. cyclor@catholic.ac.kr
- 2Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 2400042
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e16
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
The present study aimed to update the prediction equations for spirometry and their lower limits of normal (LLN) by using the lambda, mu, sigma (LMS) method and to compare the outcomes with the values of previous spirometric reference equations.
METHODS
Spirometric data of 10,249 healthy non-smokers (8,776 females) were extracted from the fourth and fifth versions of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES IV, 2007-2009; V, 2010-2012). Reference equations were derived using the LMS method which allows modeling skewness (lambda [L]), mean (mu [M]), and coefficient of variation (sigma [S]). The outcome equations were compared with previous reference values.
RESULTS
Prediction equations were presented in the following form: predicted value = e {a + b × ln(height) + c × ln(age) + M − spline}. The new predicted values for spirometry and their LLN derived using the LMS method were shown to more accurately reflect transitions in pulmonary function in young adults than previous prediction equations derived using conventional regression analysis in 2013. There were partial discrepancies between the new reference values and the reference values from the Global Lung Function Initiative in 2012.
CONCLUSION
The results should be interpreted with caution for young adults and elderly males, particularly in terms of the LLN for forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity in elderly males. Serial spirometry follow-up, together with correlations with other clinical findings, should be emphasized in evaluating the pulmonary function of individuals. Future studies are needed to improve the accuracy of reference data and to develop continuous reference values for spirometry across all ages.
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