Spirometry reference values for women and men aged 65-85 living in southern Europe: the effect of health outcomes
- Authors: Pistelli, R.; Bellia, V.; Catalano, F.; Antonelli Incalzi, R.; Scichilone, N.; Rengo, F.
- Publication year: 2003
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/209980
Abstract
Spirometry is more and more frequently used for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases in the elderly people. Unfortunately, reliable predictive values for the spirometric variables in the elderly are lacking.