Risk factors for poorer respiratory outcomes in adolescents and young adults born preterm
Conclusions
Even after accounting for the neonatal course, a respiratory admission during childhood remained significantly associated with reduced peak lung function in the preterm-born cohort, with the largest difference seen in those with BPD. A respiratory admission during childhood should, therefore, be considered a risk factor for long-term respiratory morbidity in those born preterm, especially for individuals with BPD.
Source: Thorax - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Smith, E. F., Hemy, N. R., Hall, G. L., Wilson, A. C., Murray, C. P., Simpson, S. J. Tags: Open access, Thorax Paediatric lung disease Source Type: research
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