Association of infant tidal breathing with later lung function in preterm individuals

Conclusion: In our preterm cohort, an increase in infant minute ventilation was associated with increased hyperinflation (RV/TLC) and ventilation inhomogeneity (LCI) in adolescence, suggesting that early changes in breathing pattern might indicate later changes, but not for airway obstruction.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Salem, Y., Willers, C. C., Kentgens, A.-C., Jakob, J., Wyler, F., Frey, U., Latzin, P., Yammine, S. Tags: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology Source Type: research