Association between asthma and lung function in adolescents born very preterm: results of the EPIPAGE cohort study.

Conclusions: Preschool wheeze is an independent factor associated with FEV1 impairment in adolescents born very preterm. These results highlight the need for optimal management of early respiratory symptoms in preterm-born infants.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hadchouel-Duverge, A., Rousseau, J., Roze, J.-C., Arnaud, C., Bellino, A., Marret, S., Ancel, P.-Y., Delacourt, C. Tags: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology Source Type: research