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  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases

Background:

  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are established for airway diseases but their role in children's interstitial lung disease (chILD) remains unclear.
  • The broad spectrum of chILD pathologies and heterogeneous patient population complicate PFT interpretation.
  • Despite widespread use in adult interstitial lung disease, PFT utility in pediatric populations requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on PFT use in chILD.
  • To identify knowledge gaps regarding PFTs in chILD diagnosis and management.
  • To propose future research directions for optimizing PFT application in chILD.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted by the COST/Enter chILD working group.
  • The review focused on spirometry, whole-body plethysmography, infant/pre-school PFTs, diffusing capacity, multiple breath washout, and cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
  • Studies published over the past three decades were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A limited number of studies on PFTs in chILD were identified over the last 30 years.
  • Most published studies were descriptive, with pulmonary function not being the primary outcome.
  • Current data is insufficient to establish definitive PFT protocols for chILD.

Conclusions:

  • PFTs hold potential utility across various stages of chILD management.
  • Well-defined research cohorts are essential to determine the most relevant PFTs and outcomes for chILD.
  • Standardized PFT research is crucial for improving clinical care and establishing endpoints for clinical trials in chILD.