Serum chitinase-like protein YKL-40 is linked to small airway function in children with asthmatic symptoms.

Hanna M KnihtiläAnne Kotaniemi-SyrjänenAnna S PelkonenTerhi SavinkoLeo Pekka MalmbergMika J Mäkelä

Published in: Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2019)

Serum YKL-40 is a potential biomarker for lung function deficits in children with asthmatic symptoms. These deficits appear to be focused on small airways and may remain undetected with spirometry.

Keyphrases

lung function
cystic fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution
traumatic brain injury
young adults
depressive symptoms