"Effects" of bronchiolitis on ventilation inhomogeneity (VI) at preschool age: comparison of Multiple Breath Washout (MBW) between post-bronchiolitis, cystic fibrosis and healthy children

Conclusion: Bronchiolitis could lead to impaired lung function at preschool age. LCI is an easy-to-use sensible marker of ventilation inhomogeneity, also in asymptomatic and non-chronic patients.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Cangiano, G., Guarise, R., Borruso, A., Menin, L., Tridello, G., Biban, P., D'Orazio, C., Midulla, F., Volpi, S. Tags: Paediatric respiratory infection and immun. Source Type: research