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

• Main Authors: Hung-Yang Chang (Author), Jui-Hsing Chang (Author), Hsin Chi (Author), Chyong-Hsin Hsu (Author), Chia-Ying Lin (Author), Wai-Tim Jim (Author), Chun-Chih Peng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...