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Effects of Obesity and Sex on Supine Functional Residual Capacity and Expiratory Flow Limitation in Children

Childhood obesity is associated with a higher risk of sleep‐disordered breathing, but our understanding of the underlying physiologic mechanisms is limited. This study investigated the effects of obesity on lung… Click to show full abstract

Childhood obesity is associated with a higher risk of sleep‐disordered breathing, but our understanding of the underlying physiologic mechanisms is limited. This study investigated the effects of obesity on lung volumes, expiratory flow limitation (EFL), and respiratory symptoms in the supine position.

Keywords: flow limitation; expiratory flow; obesity sex; effects obesity

Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2025

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