Bronchial hyper-responsiveness in preterm-born subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sailesh KotechaHege ClemmThomas HalvorsenSarah J Kotecha

Published in: Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (2018)

Preterm-born subjects especially those who had CLD had increased rates of BHR to direct (methacholine) and indirect (exercise) stimuli compared to term-born subjects suggesting subgroups might benefit from anti-inflammatory or bronchodilator therapies.

Keyphrases

gestational age
low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
anti inflammatory
physical activity
high intensity
body composition