Reduced Lung Function at Preschool Age in Survivors of Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Reduced Lung Function at Preschool Age in Survivors of Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Infants

Background: Survivors of preterm birth are at risk of long-term respiratory consequences. The objective of this prospective study was to assess pulmonary function at preschool age of former very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm children.Methods: Lung function of children born preterm and term control...

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Main Authors: Hung-Yang Chang, Jui-Hsing Chang, Hsin Chi, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Chia-Ying Lin, Wai-Tim Jim, Chun-Chih Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
prematurity
lung function
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
spirometry
very low birth weight
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.577673/full

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