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Small for gestational age is associated with reduced lung function in middle age: A prospective study from first to fifth decade of life.

Melvin TandraE Haydn WaltersJennifer PerretAdrian J LoweCaroline J LodgeDavid P JohnsPaul S ThomasGayan BowattePeter G DavisMichael John AbramsonShyamali Chandrika DharmageShyamali C Dharmage
Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2022)
Small for gestational age was associated with reduced lung function that is likely due to smaller lungs with little evidence of any specific parenchymal impairment.
Keyphrases
  • lung function
  • gestational age
  • birth weight
  • preterm birth
  • cystic fibrosis
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • air pollution
  • physical activity