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Pediatric Pulmonology year in review 2017: Part 3

Clement L Ren1, Heather N Muston1, Ozge Yilmaz2

  • 1Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|May 29, 2018
PubMed

Insights

This review summarizes key research in pediatric asthma, lung function testing, and respiratory infections from the past year. It highlights significant findings in pediatric pulmonology and related literature.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology journal covers diverse pediatric respiratory disorders.
  • Annual reviews synthesize recent advancements in the field.
  • This is Part 3 of a 5-part series.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the past year's publications in pediatric pulmonology.
  • To contextualize these publications with relevant literature from other journals.
  • To focus on asthma, physiology/lung function testing, and respiratory infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of selected articles published in Pediatric Pulmonology.
  • Inclusion of relevant articles from other journals in the discipline.
  • Categorization of reviewed literature into major topic areas.

Main Results:

  • Selected publications cover advancements in pediatric asthma management.
  • Key findings in pediatric lung function testing methodologies are discussed.
  • Recent research on pediatric respiratory infections is summarized.

Conclusions:

  • The review provides a concise overview of critical developments in pediatric respiratory health.
  • It aids clinicians and researchers in staying updated on the latest findings.
  • This synthesis supports the advancement of pediatric pulmonology practice and research.

Keywords:
asthma & early wheezepulmonary function testing (PFT)pulmonary physiology

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