Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure in 299 Healthy Boys
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.02.027
- VernacularTitle:299 名健康男童经鼻吸气压力调查
- Author:
Qianqian MEI
;
Shiwen WU
;
Xiaoli FANG
;
Hui DONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, children, respiratory muscle strength, China
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(2):236-238
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) of Chinese boys. Methods 299 healthy boys aged 5-12 years were measured with SNIP. Their height, weight, and age were recorded. Results The SNIP averaged (76.9±22.6) cmH2O, and was (59.1±14.2) cmH2O, (76.9±19.5) cmH2O, (85.3±23.5) cmH2O and (83.0±22.6) cmH2O in the boys of 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old and 11-12 years old, respectively. It was significantly different among boys of 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old and 9-10 years old (P<0.05), but no significant difference between 9-10 years old and 11-12 years old (P=0.55). Regression analysis indicated significant relations of SNIP with age, height, weight and Body Mass Index (P<0.01). Conclusion The SNIP of Chinese healthy boys are different from abroad. It is necessary to establish the Chinese children SNIP reference range.
