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CF derived scoring systems do not fully describe the range of structural changes seen on CT scans in PCDStructural changes identified on CT scans in primary ciliary dyskinesia are not identical to those previously described in cystic fibrosis patients
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Objective measures of bronchial hyper-responsiveness for asthma diagnosis in young children: Mannitol and exercise challenge testingGraham Shannon Hall Simpson BAppSci PhD CRFS FANZSRS FThorSoc FERS BMedSci (hons), PhD Honorary Research Associate Head, Strong Beginnings Research,
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CF Awareness MonthInformation about cystic fibrosis awareness month and CF research at The Kids
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Computational fluid-particle dynamic and pharmacokinetic assessment of electronic cigarette aerosols for improved understanding of their potential to impact healthThis project will use computational methods to assess the deposition of e-cigarette aerosols in the lungs, and the distribution of chemicals within e-cigarette aerosols throughout the body.
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New study recommends changes to cystic fibrosis monitoring in young childrenA new Australian study that looked at the long term impacts of early lung infections in young kids with cystic fibrosis has recommended changes to monitoring
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Fellowship to support research into ways to improve the lung health of people born pretermWal-yan Respiratory Research Centre researcher Ms Denby Evans has been awarded one of four inaugural fellowships supported by the State's Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund and Brightspark Foundation, enabling her to further her research into ways to improve the lung health of people
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Implementation of a strategy to facilitate effective medical follow-up for Australian First Nations children hospitalised with lower respiratory tract infections: study protocolFirst Nations children hospitalised with acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) are at increased risk of future bronchiectasis (up to 15-19%) within 24-months post-hospitalisation. An identified predictive factor is persistent wet cough a month after hospitalisation and this is likely related to protracted bacterial bronchitis which can progress to bronchiectasis, if untreated.
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Standardization of Spirometry 2019 Update. An Official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Technical StatementStandards and consensus recommendations are presented for manufacturers, clinicians, operators, and researchers
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Current options in aerosolised drug therapy for children receiving respiratory supportIn this review, we explore current knowledge and provide guidance as to when and how the inhaled route may be of value when treating patients whose tracheas are intubated
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Early respiratory viral infections in infants with cystic fibrosisEarly viral infections were associated with greater neutrophilic inflammation and bacterial pathogens