Pediatric Pulmonology 2022 year in review: Rare and diffuse lung disease.

The field of rare and diffuse pediatric lung disease continues to evolve and expand rapidly as clinicians and researchers make advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease, non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, and primary ciliary dyskinesia. Papers published on these topics in Pediatric Pulmonology and other journals in 2022 describe newly recognized disorders, elucidate disease mechanisms and courses, explore potential biomarkers, and assess novel treatments. In this review, we will discuss these important advancements and place them in the context of existing literature.