Clinical Limitations of Multiple Breath Washout in Childhood Cancer Survivors

Shivanthan Shanthikumar; Jonathan H. Rayment; Samuel Goldfarb

doi:10.1093/annalsats/aaoag202

July 16, 2026Annals of the American Thoracic Society

Clinical Limitations of Multiple Breath Washout in Childhood Cancer Survivors

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This research investigates the clinical limitations of multiple breath washout tests in childhood cancer survivors.
Evaluated the effectiveness of multiple breath washout tests in assessing pulmonary function in survivors.
Analyzed the impact of previous cancer treatments on respiratory health and testing outcomes.
Multiple breath washout tests showed significant limitations in accurately assessing lung function in the cohort.
Findings indicate decreased pulmonary function in a substantial proportion of childhood cancer survivors.

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Evaluates pulmonary function limitations in childhood cancer survivors, suggesting the need for improved assessment methods.

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