March 2014. Volume 10. Number 1

Lung function is decreased in preterm born children, even in those without bronchopulmonary dysplasia

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Kotecha SJ, Edwards MO, Watkins WJ, Henderson AJ, Paranjothy S, Dunstan FD, et al. Effect of preterm birth on later FEV1: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Thorax. 2013;68:760-6.
Reviewers: Rivas Juesas C1, Gimeno Díaz de Atauri Á2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital de Sagunto. Sagunto. Valencia. España.
2Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Puerta de Hierro. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Cristina Rivas Juesas. Email: crisrijue@hotmail.com
Reception date: 02/11/2013
Acceptance date: 13/11/2013
Publication date: 18/12/2013

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: percentage predicted forced expiratory volume in one second (%FEV1) is decreased in preterm-born survivors, even those who do not develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). %FEV1 of survivors of BPD28 (supplemental oxygen dependency at 28 days) has improved over recent years. Future research should focus on evaluating the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Reviewers' commentary: prematurity produces a decline in lung function especially in those who develop BPD. Follow up programs are needed to prevent smoking, childhood pneumonias and asthma, because these factors could accelerate the process and increase the risk of COPD.

How to cite this article

Rivas Juesas C, Gimeno Díaz de Atauri A. Hay un deterioro de la función pulmonar en los prematuros, incluso sin displasia broncopulmonar. Evid Pediatr. 2014;10:6.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Kotecha SJ, Edwards MO, Watkins WJ, Henderson AJ, Paranjothy S, Dunstan FD, et al. Effect of preterm birth on later FEV1: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Thorax. 2013;68:760-6.
Reviewers: Rivas Juesas C1, Gimeno Díaz de Atauri Á2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital de Sagunto. Sagunto. Valencia. España.
2Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Puerta de Hierro. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: Cristina Rivas Juesas. Email: crisrijue@hotmail.com
Reception date: 02/11/2013
Acceptance date: 13/11/2013
Publication date: 18/12/2013

How to cite this article

Rivas Juesas C, Gimeno Díaz de Atauri A. Hay un deterioro de la función pulmonar en los prematuros, incluso sin displasia broncopulmonar. Evid Pediatr. 2014;10:6.

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