Association between urinary metabolites of volatile organic compounds and lung function: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

• Lung function is associated with urinary metabolites of volatile organic compounds, indicating potential biomarkers for respiratory health.
• Significant results showed that higher levels of certain urinary metabolites corresponded with improved lung function measurements in diverse populations.
• Cross-sectional analysis measured urinary metabolites from a healthy population aged 18-65 and their spirometry results to assess lung function effectiveness.
• Findings may help identify new biomarkers for respiratory health, but further longitudinal studies are needed to establish causation.