Subclinical small-airway dysfunction precedes the development of asthma in children with allergic rhinitis
Conclusion: SSAD precedes the development of asthmatic symptoms in children with AR. Thus, measurement of respiratory impedance during AR exacerbations may assist in identifying children at risk and planning appropriate follow-up strategies.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Skylogianni, E., Triga, M., Anthracopoulos, M., Fouzas, S., Bolis, K. Tags: Paediatric Asthma and Allergy Source Type: research
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