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Lung abnormalities do not influence aerobic capacity in school children born preterm.

Christopher A O'DeaKarla LogieAndrew C WilsonJ Jane PillowConor MurrayGeorgia BantonShannon J SimpsonGraham L HallAndrew J Maiorana
Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2020)
Children born preterm have impaired lung function, and a high prevalence of structural lung abnormalities. However, abnormal lung function and structure do not appear to impact on the aerobic exercise capacity of preterm children at school age.
Keyphrases
  • lung function
  • low birth weight
  • gestational age
  • cystic fibrosis
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • preterm birth
  • air pollution
  • preterm infants
  • young adults