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Forced oscillation technique measurements were feasible in Emirati school-children. New forced oscillation technique reference equation in Emirati children were derived.

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It was the aim of this study to define a clinically appropriate SPI target to predict moderate-severe postoperative pain in children.

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This paper is a review of lung function tests best suited to use for early detection of lung disease in Cystic Fibrosis.

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Ventilated preterm infant lungs are vulnerable to overdistension and underinflation.

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Non-invasive techniques for measuring lung mechanics in infants are needed for a better understanding of lung growth and function...

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This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians.

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Bronchiectasis (not related to cystic fibrosis) is a chronic lung disease caused by a range of etiologies but characterized by abnormal airway dilatation, recurrent respiratory symptoms, impaired quality of life and reduced life expectancy.

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Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in childhood. There has been a significant worldwide effort to develop tools/methods to identify children's risk for asthma as early as possible for preventative and early management strategies. Unfortunately, most childhood asthma prediction tools using conventional statistical models have modest accuracy, sensitivity, and positive predictive value.

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For children scheduled for elective surgery, intravenous induction has significant advantages with regards to reduced respiratory adverse events

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Standards and consensus recommendations are presented for manufacturers, clinicians, operators, and researchers