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Pediatric pulmonology 2021 year in review: Rare and diffuse lung disease

Jonathan Popler1, Timothy J Vece2, Deborah R Liptzin3,4,5

  • 1Children's Physician Group-Pulmonology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Pediatric Pulmonology
|November 25, 2022
PubMed

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This review covers 2021 research on pediatric diffuse lung diseases, including interstitial lung disease, airway malformations, and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, highlighting progress and future research needs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Rare and diffuse lung diseases in children

Background:

  • The field of rare and diffuse pediatric lung disease is rapidly advancing.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic options are continuously expanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review manuscripts published in Pediatric Pulmonology in 2021.
  • To cover key areas: interstitial/diffuse lung disease, congenital airway/lung malformations, and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (including primary ciliary dyskinesia).

Main Methods:

  • Review of published manuscripts from 2021.
  • Inclusion of various study types: case reports, cohort studies, therapy trials, animal models, and reviews.
  • Contextualization of findings within the broader scientific literature.

Main Results:

  • The reviewed literature demonstrates significant progress in understanding and managing pediatric lung diseases.
  • Specific advancements were noted across interstitial lung disease, congenital malformations, and bronchiectasis.

Conclusions:

  • The 2021 publications significantly contribute to the field of pediatric diffuse lung disease.
  • Continued research is essential to further improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for these rare conditions.

Keywords:
bronchiectasiscongenital abnormalitiesinterstitial lung diseaseprimary ciliary dyskinesia

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