VALORES ESPIROMETRICOS ESTIMADOS MEDIDOS POR ENVERGADURA Y TALLIMETRIA EN ADULTOS MAYORES

Abstract

The research focuses on determining estimated spirometric values measured by wingspan and height measurement in addition to analyzing the variability that may or may not exist between these two variables. The study population was 43 older adult participants between the ages of 65 and 90; data was collected on weight, height, sex, age, and wingspan. The evaluation of lung function was carried out through a spirometric examination and the parameters of FEV1, FVC, and Tiffeneau Index were analyzed. The project design is prospective-transversal with a non-experimental-analyticalrelational quantitative approach. A single evaluation was made that yielded numerical and categorical values that were analyzed with the Chi-square statistical test. Spirometric values were obtained for both height and wingspan. The statistical analysis yielded a result of p 0.000, indicating perfect agreement between the variables studied, supporting the true hypothesis of the research where it is mentioned that there is no variability between the values. In conclusion, the use of wingspan would be the most appropriate alternative to height for the analysis of lung function.