Pediatric origins of adult lung disease. 1. The contribution of airway development to paediatric and adult lung disease - PubMed (original) (raw)

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Pediatric origins of adult lung disease. 1. The contribution of airway development to paediatric and adult lung disease

S Stick. Thorax. 2000 Jul.

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In summary, factors that affect airway growth early in development appear to cause physiological effects that can be persistent. Reduced airway function early in life does not necessarily result in persistent symptoms, but the long term effects and impact on the development of chronic airflow limitation in adults are yet to be determined. Generally, long term sequelae seem to be related to the severity of the initial insult, but the development of persistent increased bronchial responsiveness is an independent risk factor for symptoms and abnormal lung function in later life. In addition, there appear to be separate genetic factors that influence atopy, airway development, and bronchial responsiveness.

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