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To explore the relationship between gestational age at birth and childhood respiratory health outcomes in preterm infants.

March 24, 2026European Respiratory Journal

Respiratory and neurological outcomes in children born preterm study (RANOPs): Preterm outcomes

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MEMartin Edwards SKSarah Kotecha JLJohn Lowe

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Cross-sectional survey identifies associations between gestational age and respiratory health in children born preterm, suggesting the need for improved monitoring.

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To explore the relationship between gestational age at birth and childhood respiratory health outcomes in preterm infants.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey of surviving preterm children in Wales and matched term-control children.
Collected data through questionnaires based on ISAAC assessing respiratory and general health outcomes.
Analyzed data by gestational age groups and divided participants into younger (<5 years) and older (≥5 years) cohorts.
Preterm children under 5 years reported higher rates of wheezing ever (56% vs 42%) and recent wheezing (34% vs 19%).
Among preterm children aged 5 or older, 43% reported wheezing ever compared to 28% of term controls.
Both age groups showed significant use of inhaled medication, with preterm children using it more frequently than term children, indicating severity of symptoms.

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Edwards et al. (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c229b2aeb5a845df0d48e6 https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003/erj.44.suppl_58.p1253

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March 24, 2026European Respiratory Journal

Respiratory and neurological outcomes in children born preterm study (RANOPs): Preterm outcomes

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Authors

MEMartin Edwards SKSarah Kotecha JLJohn Lowe

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey identifies associations between gestational age and respiratory health in children born preterm, suggesting the need for improved monitoring.

Key Points

To explore the relationship between gestational age at birth and childhood respiratory health outcomes in preterm infants.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey of surviving preterm children in Wales and matched term-control children.
Collected data through questionnaires based on ISAAC assessing respiratory and general health outcomes.
Analyzed data by gestational age groups and divided participants into younger (<5 years) and older (≥5 years) cohorts.
Preterm children under 5 years reported higher rates of wheezing ever (56% vs 42%) and recent wheezing (34% vs 19%).
Among preterm children aged 5 or older, 43% reported wheezing ever compared to 28% of term controls.
Both age groups showed significant use of inhaled medication, with preterm children using it more frequently than term children, indicating severity of symptoms.

Cite This Study

Edwards et al. (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c229b2aeb5a845df0d48e6 https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003/erj.44.suppl_58.p1253

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