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Childhood wheeze phenotypes show less than expected growth in FEV1 across adolescence.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Jun 2014
Lodge Caroline J, Lowe Adrian J, Allen Katrina J, Zaloumis Sophie, Gurrin Lyle C, Matheson Melanie C, Axelrad Christine, Welsh Liam, Bennett Catherine M, Hopper John, Thomas Paul S, Hill David J, Hosking Cliff S, Svanes Cecilie, Abramson Michael J, Dharmage Shyamali C
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Better characterization of childhood wheeze phenotypes using newer statistical methods provides a basis for addressing the heterogeneity of childhood asthma. Outcomes of these phenotypes beyond childhood are unknown. OBJECTIVES: To determine if adolescent respiratory symptoms, lung function, and changes in lung function over adolescence differ by childhood wheeze phenotypes defined through latent class...
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