Lung function after extremely preterm birth-A population-based cohort study (EXPRESS).

Thunqvist PerEllen TufvessonLeif BjermerAnna WinbergVineta FellmanMagnus DomellöfErik MelénMikael NormanJenny Hallberg

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2017)

Many children born extremely preterm have altered airway mechanics and significant obstructive reduction in lung function. This warrants consideration for treatment and continued follow-up.

Keyphrases

lung function
preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
young adults
combination therapy
replacement therapy
smoking cessation