[Progress in preserved ratio impaired spirometry]

Abstract

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) refers to the mode of a decrease in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) while the FEV₁/forced vital capacity (FVC) remains constant. PRISm was prevalent in the study population, but it is underreported in the current research. The cohort studies in European-American have found that the PRISm has a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular-related deaths and all-causes death than the normal lung function. PRISm may be one of the pre-COPD population, so early detection and prevention are crucial. In this review, we summarized the recent advances in the research of PRISm with the aim to increase understanding of PRISm, and to provide comprehensive evaluation and management for PRISm population.