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: Tags: Open access, Thorax Paediatric lung disease Source Type: research