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. 1985 Jan;40(1):54-9.
doi: 10.1136/thx.40.1.54.

Lung function in the elderly

M L Burr, K M Phillips, D N Hurst

Lung function in the elderly

M L Burr et al. Thorax. 1985 Jan.

Abstract

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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