Normal values and lower limits of normal for maximal respiratory pressures according to sex

MRPGirls (n = 84)Boys (n = 98)
MIP (cmH2O)75.3±2286.8±24.94
MEP (cmH2O)104.65±26.8121.1±30
LLN MIP (cmH2O)30.9136.98
LLN MEP (cmH2O)50.9161.84
  • MRP: maximal respiratory pressures; MIP: maximal inspiratory pressure; MEP: maximal expiratory pressure; cmH2O: centimeters of water; LLN: lower limits of normal