The correlation betwwen FEVI/ FVC with arm span to height or chest to waist ratio as an index of pulmonary function in healthy subject

Abstract

Background: the interpretation of pulmonary function tests relies on reference values corrected for age. Sex and height may be difficult to measure in patients with deformities of the thoracic cage or those who are unable to stand up propely.

Keywords

• FEVI/ FVC, arm span to height , chest/waist and healthy subject