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The Impact of Modulator therapy from Early life on lung health trajectories in Cystic Fibrosis (TIME-CF)Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that results in chronic lung disease. In recent years, a new type of medication called CFTR modulators has become available.

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Despite advances in neonatal care, preterm babies have lower lung function throughout their lifeAnalysis of worldwide research shows that despite advances in neonatal care, preterm babies have lower lung function throughout their life.
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Characterisation of lung function trajectories and associated early-life predictors in an Australian birth cohort studyThere is growing evidence that lung function in early-life predicts later lung function. Adverse events over the lifespan might influence an individual’s lung function trajectory, resulting in poor respiratory health. The aim of this study is to identify early-life risk factors and their impact on lung function trajectories to prevent long-term lung impairments.
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Lung function in African infants in the Drakenstein child health study impact of lower respiratory tract illnessEarly life lower respiratory tract illness impairs lung function at 1 year, independent of baseline lung function
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CrossTalk opposing view: Mucosal acidification does not drive early progressive lung disease in cystic fibrosisWhether airway mucosal acidification drives early progressive lung disease is controversial

Interleukin-1 is associated with inflammation and structural lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis Early diagnosis and treatment in
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BAL Inflammatory Markers Can Predict Pulmonary Exacerbations in Children With Cystic FibrosisPulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis are characterized by airway inflammation and may cause irreversible lung damage. Early identification of such exacerbations may facilitate early initiation of treatment, thereby potentially reducing long-term morbidity. Research question: Is it possible to predict pulmonary exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis, using inflammatory markers obtained from BAL fluid?
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The role of exome sequencing in childhood interstitial or diffuse lung diseaseChildren’s interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a complex heterogeneous group of lung disorders. Gene panel approaches have a reported diagnostic yield of ~ 12%. No data currently exist using trio exome sequencing as the standard diagnostic modality.

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Prenatal Origins of Obstructive Airway Disease: Starting on the Wrong Trajectory?From the results of well-performed population health studies, we now have excellent data demonstrating that deficits in adult lung function may be present early in life, possibly as a result of developmental disorders, incurring a lifelong risk of obstructive airway diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.