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Pediatric pulmonology year in review 2015: Part 3

David J Birnkrant1,2, Ozge Yilmaz3, Thomas Nicolai4

  • 1MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|April 23, 2016
PubMed

Insights

This review summarizes recent research on pediatric asthma, diagnostic procedures, neuromuscular disorder complications, and rare lung diseases in children. It provides an updated perspective on pediatric respiratory disorders, highlighting key findings from the past year.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • The field of pediatric respiratory disorders is rapidly expanding.
  • Keeping abreast of the latest research is crucial for clinicians and researchers.
  • A comprehensive review of recent publications is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize key publications from the past year in major pediatric respiratory topic areas.
  • To provide updated perspectives on children's respiratory disorders.
  • To include selected relevant literature from core clinical journals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of publications from the journal Pediatric Pulmonology.
  • Inclusion of selected articles from the broader clinical journal literature.
  • Focus on specific areas: asthma, diagnostic testing/endoscopy, respiratory complications of neuromuscular disorders, and rare lung diseases.

Main Results:

  • This review (Part 3) covers significant advancements and findings in pediatric asthma.
  • It details progress in diagnostic testing and endoscopy for pediatric respiratory conditions.
  • It highlights new insights into respiratory complications associated with neuromuscular disorders and rare lung diseases in children.

Conclusions:

  • The review offers a valuable summary of recent research in pediatric respiratory medicine.
  • It serves as a guide to the expanding knowledge base in children's lung diseases.
  • Clinicians and researchers can utilize this review for updated perspectives and clinical practice insights.

Keywords:
asthma and early wheezebronchoscopyimaginginterstitial lung disease (ILD)neuromuscular disorders

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