Intrauterine growth retardation and lung function of very prematurely born young people

• Published in: Pediatric pulmonology Vol. 56; no. 7; pp. 2284 - 2291
• Main Authors: Harris, Christopher, Lunt, Alan, Bisquera, Alessandra, Peacock, Janet, Greenough, Anne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.07.2021
• Subjects: Adolescent; Fetal Growth Retardation; Follow-Up Studies; Forced Expiratory Volume; Humans; intrauterine growth retardation; Lung; Lungs; Male; Premature babies; prematurity; Prenatal development; Prospective Studies; respiratory function; Respiratory system; Spirometry; Vital Capacity; respiratory function; prematurity; intrauterine growth retardation

Objectives To assess if intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) was associated with reduced lung function at 16–19 years. Working Hypothesis Very prematurely born young people who had IUGR would have reduced lung function postpuberty. Study Design Prospective follow‐up study. Patient‐subject Selectio...