Developing lung function reference ranges in Aboriginal Australians

澳大利亚土著居民的肺功能可能比白种人低30%。比较患者的肺功能结果与正常是帮助诊断和治疗肺部疾病的关键。澳大利亚土著居民的肺功能没有正常范围。我们的研究将测量健康的土著儿童和成人的肺功能，并制定土著特有的参考值，从而帮助确保土著患者获得最高水平的临床护理。

Lung function in Aboriginal Australians may be up to 30% lower than that of the Caucasian population. Comparing a patient’s lung function result to normal is critical to help diagnose and manage lung diseases. There are no lung function normal ranges for Aboriginal Australians. Our study will measure lung function in healthy Aboriginal children and adults and develop Aboriginal specific reference values and thus help ensure the highest level of clinical care for Aboriginal patients.