Advances of lung function test at different ages in premature infants
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2024.06.007
- VernacularTitle:早产儿不同年龄阶段肺功能检测研究进展
- Author:
Linmeng JIANG
1
;
Yu WANG
;
Huaiyan WANG
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学常州医学中心 常州市妇幼保健院新生儿科 213000
- Keywords:
Premature infant;
Pulmonary function test;
Characteristics of pulmonary function;
Follow-up
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2024;51(6):387-392
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Premature infants are frequently prone to adverse pulmonary outcomes due to inadequate lung development.During the neonatal period，It is manifested as restrictive ventilatory impairments characterized by reduced lung volume and compliance，as well as obstructive ventilatory impairments marked by increased airway resistance.Although there is some improvement in lung volume and compliance from infancy to school age，varying degrees of persistent airway obstruction still exist，particularly in extremely preterm infants，which may persist into adulthood and lead to chronic pulmonary diseases.The techniques utilized for lung function test in premature infants differ in different age groups.School-age and adolescent children can employ the same test methods as adults.However，for preschool-aged children and particularly newborns，due to their tender age，limited capacity for complete cooperation and distinctive physiological characteristics，the current test techniques have not yet been widely implemented which are still in research.This article presents a comprehensive review of lung function characteristics and assessment methods at various stages of premature infants.
