Open AccessReference values for peak nasal inspiratory flow in children and adolescents in Brazil
Author(s) -
Cássio da Cunha Ibiapina,
Cláudia Ribeiro de Andrade,
Paulo Augusto Moreira Camargos,
Cristina Gonçalves Alvim,
A. Augusto Cruz
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
rhinology (amsterdam. online)/rhinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.275
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1996-8604
pISSN - 0300-0729
DOI - 10.4193/rhino10.266
Subject(s) - medicine , body mass index , peak flow meter , anesthesia , asthma
Allergic rhinitis is a global public health issue. Peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) can help in the assessment of patients with allergic rhinitis. However, reference values in the literature for PNIF in school children and adolescents are limited. THE AIM OF THIS STUDY was to identify reference values of PNIF among children and adolescents.