Lung function in a cohort of 5-year-old children born very preterm.

Enrico Lombardi Valentina FainardiClaudia CalogeroMonia PugliaFabio VollerMarina CuttiniFranca Rusconi

Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2018)

Irrespectively of BPD preschool children born very preterm had impaired lung function indices, as measured by Rint and FOT, and a slightly higher burden of respiratory problems than the general population. GA seems to be crucial for lung development.

Keyphrases

lung function
low birth weight
gestational age
preterm infants
preterm birth
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
pet ct
mental health
risk factors
respiratory tract