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Pulmonary function in children with sarcoidosis.

E N Pattishall, G L Strope, F W Denny

    The American Review of Respiratory Disease
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Pediatric sarcoidosis often presents with restrictive lung disease, impacting pulmonary function in children. However, lung function shows significant improvement over time, indicating potential for recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Pediatric Medicine
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease that can affect the lungs.
    • Pulmonary involvement is common in pediatric sarcoidosis, but functional abnormalities are not well-documented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document pulmonary function abnormalities in children diagnosed with sarcoidosis.
    • To assess changes in lung function over time in pediatric sarcoidosis patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of pediatric sarcoidosis cases at North Carolina Memorial Hospital.
    • Spirometry performed at initial presentation and follow-up for a subset of patients.

    Main Results:

    • At presentation, 50% of children exhibited restrictive lung disease patterns.
    • Fifteen percent showed obstructive changes; specific symptoms did not predict functional decrements.
    • Significant improvement in lung function was observed at follow-up (mean % predicted FVC, 97.1 +/- 18.8).

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric sarcoidosis frequently causes restrictive pulmonary dysfunction.
    • Lung function in children with sarcoidosis can significantly improve over time.
    • Auscultatory and radiographic findings correlate with more severe pulmonary function deficits.

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