Bronchiolitis in infancy is associated with irreversible obstruction in early adulthood.

Conclusion: Reduced post-bronchodilatation FEV1/FVC-ratio between groups suggests that severe bronchiolitis in infancy may be associated with an irreversible obstructive lung function pattern characteristic to early non-smoking -COPD.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Saarikallio, S., Riikonen, R., Tikkakoski, A., Lauhkonen, E. Tags: Lung and airway developmental biology Source Type: research