Pediatric Pulmonology year in review 2018: Asthma, physiology/pulmonary function testing, and respiratory infections

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Pediatric Respiratory Medicine

Background:

• Pediatric Pulmonology journal covers diverse pediatric respiratory disorders.
• A "Year in Review" series highlights significant publications.
• This review focuses on 2018 literature.

Purpose of the Study:

• To summarize key research published in 2018 in pediatric pulmonology.
• To contextualize these findings with other relevant literature.
• To cover major topic areas including asthma, physiology, and respiratory infections.

Main Methods:

• Review of selected articles from Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Inclusion of relevant literature from other journals.
• Focus on publications from the year 2018.

Main Results:

• Selected articles on pediatric asthma were reviewed.
• Key studies on physiology and lung function testing were summarized.
• Important research on pediatric respiratory infections was covered.

Conclusions:

• The review provides a concise overview of 2018 advancements in pediatric respiratory medicine.
• It serves as a valuable resource for understanding current trends in the field.
• Highlights significant findings in asthma, lung function, and infections for pediatric specialists.