A Simple Measure to Assess Hyperinflation and Air Trapping: 1-Forced Expiratory Volume in Three Second / Forced Vital Capacity

Borekci S., Demir T., GÖREK DİLEKTAŞLI A., Uygun M., Yildirim N.

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.34, no.2, pp.113-118, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.0857
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.113-118
  • Keywords: 1-FEV3/FVC, hyperinflation, spirometry, FLOW OBSTRUCTION, VALUES, STANDARDIZATION
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Several recent studies have suggested that 1 minus-forced expiratory volume expired in 3 seconds / forced vital capacity (1-FEV3/FVC) may be an indicator of distal airway obstruction and a promising measure to evaluate small airways dysfunction.