Sex differences in body composition affect total airway resistance during puberty

• Main Authors: Ju Hee Kim (Author), Jin Ah Kim (Author), Eun Kyo Ha (Author), Hye Mi Jee (Author), Seung Won Lee (Author), Mo Kyung Jung (Author), Sanghoo Lee (Author), Yoon Ho Shin (Author), Eun-Gyong Yoo (Author), Man Yong Han (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background During puberty, changes in body composition due to sex hormones are associated with lung mechanics. However, little is known about the mediation effect of sex differences in body composition during puberty with total airway resistance. Methods We prospectively recruited 620 child...