Article
Lung clearance index predicts persistence of preschool wheeze.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 Jan 2022
Safavi Shahideh, Dai Ruixue, Breton Vanessa L, Emmerson Melanie N, Kowalik Krzysztof, Lu Zihang, Lou Wendy, Dubeau Aimée, DeLorenzo Stephanie, Azad Meghan B, Becker Allan B, Mandhane Piush J, Turvey Stuart E, Gustafsson Per, Lefebvre Diana L, Sears Malcolm R, Moraes Theo J, Subbarao Padmaja
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The lung clearance index (LCI) is a measure of pulmonary function. Variable feasibility (50->80%) in preschool children has been reported. There are limited studies exploring its relationship to respiratory symptoms and how it predicts persistent wheeze. We aimed to assess the association with respiratory symptoms in preschool-aged children with LCI and determine its utility in predicting persistent...
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