Lung function in the elderly.
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چکیده
Data are presented on the FEV1 and forced vital capacity (FVC) of elderly people living at home. These were derived from a survey of 418 persons over the age of 70 years and thus provide standards for the assessment of elderly persons. There was a decline in FEV1 and FVC cross sectionally with age and a continued adverse effect of smoking. A history of cough and phlegm was strongly related to impairment of lung function.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 40 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985