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Hyperinflation is associated with increased respiratory rate and is a more sensitive measure of cystic fibrosis lung disease during infancy compared to forced expiratory measures

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The goal of this study was to identify clinical features associated with abnormal infant pulmonary function tests (iPFTs), specifically functional residual capacity (FRC), in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) diagnosed… Click to show full abstract

The goal of this study was to identify clinical features associated with abnormal infant pulmonary function tests (iPFTs), specifically functional residual capacity (FRC), in infants with cystic fibrosis (CF) diagnosed via newborn screen (NBS). We hypothesized that poor nutritional status in the first 6–12 months would be associated with increased FRC at 12‐24 months.

Keywords: hyperinflation associated; cystic fibrosis; respiratory rate; increased respiratory; associated increased

Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2021

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