Infant lung function (ILF) testing may provide useful information about lung growth and susceptibility to respiratory disease.
Mannitol challenge tests are used clinically to diagnose asthma and, in particular, exercise-induced broncoconstriction (EIB) in adults and children…
The aim of this study was to document the likely interpretative effects of changing from commonly used current spirometry reference equations to the…
There is limited information on changes in FOT outcomes in healthy children beyond the preschool years and the level of bronchodilator responsiveness…
In this review article we systematically summarize the evidence for an impact on lung development of 1) maternal ingestion of arsenic contaminated dr…
Up to a third of ex-preterm infants flying near term exhibit pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2) of less than 85% during air travel.
Young people who are overweight/obese are more likely to display expFL during submaximal exercise compared with children of healthy weight.
To evaluate current ILF testing practices and to survey users regarding the indications, limitations and perceived clinical benefits of ILF testing.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease commences early in the disease progression and is the most common cause of mortality.
Inert gas washout tests, performed using the single- or multiple-breath washout technique, were first described over 60 years ago.