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Pediatric Pulmonology year in review 2016: Part 1

David J Birnkrant1,2, Jane B Black2, Ignacio E Tapia3

  • 1Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|April 26, 2017
PubMed

Insights

This review summarizes key research in pediatric pulmonology, covering children's respiratory issues like sleep disorders, diagnostic procedures, and rare lung diseases. It highlights significant findings from the past year to inform clinical practice and research.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Respiratory Medicine
  • Children's Health

Background:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology publishes research on a wide spectrum of pediatric respiratory disorders annually.
  • A review of the past year's publications is essential for tracking advancements in the field.
  • This article focuses on key areas including sleep, diagnostics, neuromuscular disorders, and rare lung diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize significant research and clinical topics published in Pediatric Pulmonology over the past year.
  • To review selected relevant literature from other core journals in the discipline.
  • To provide an overview of advancements in pediatric sleep, diagnostic testing, respiratory complications of neuromuscular disorders, and rare lung diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of publications from Pediatric Pulmonology.
  • Inclusion of selected literature from other core journals relevant to pediatric respiratory disorders.
  • Categorization of reviewed articles into major topic areas: sleep, diagnostic testing/endoscopy, respiratory complications of neuromuscular disorders, and rare lung diseases.

Main Results:

  • Selected articles cover advancements in understanding and managing pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders.
  • Key findings in diagnostic techniques and endoscopic procedures for pediatric respiratory conditions are highlighted.
  • Recent research on respiratory complications in children with neuromuscular disorders is summarized.
  • Significant publications on the diagnosis and management of rare pediatric lung diseases are reviewed.

Conclusions:

  • The review provides a concise overview of critical developments in pediatric pulmonology for the past year.
  • This summary aids clinicians and researchers in staying abreast of the latest findings in children's respiratory health.
  • Part 1 of this review focuses on sleep, diagnostics, neuromuscular disorders, and rare lung diseases, setting the stage for further discussion.

Keywords:
bronchoscopyinterstitial lung disease (ILD)neuromuscular disorderssleep medicine

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