Correlation between pulmonary function tests and apnea-hypopnea index in asthmatic children of 3 to 12 years old at high altitude

Conclusions: There is a negative significant correlation between the AHI and the pulmonary function index FEV1, FEV1/FVC, R5, which suggests a correlation between the airway diameter and the severity of the OSAHS.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Duenas Mesa, E., Gonzalez Garcia, M., Parra Buitrago, A., Benavides, J., Escamilla Gil, M. I. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research