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A bold respiratory research project will investigate whether wearable devices could drastically change clinical care for children living with chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis.
Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre PhD candidate Katherine Landwehr is researching the impact of breathing in biodiesel exhaust fumes on the lungs.
Preterm researchers Dr Shannon Simpson (left) and Professor Jane Pillow (right) with Tony Sparks WA chairperson Amber Bates.
Small airway and lung parenchymal abnormalities frequently occur following preterm birth but are commonly missed by spirometry. Static lung volumes, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (D LCO) and oscillometry provide a more precise characterisation of these conditions. We hypothesised that differences in these measures exist between individuals born preterm and at term and we aimed to systematically review the literature to identify and quantify these differences in lung function.
There is no published information on preterm children's activities and participation during middle childhood, a time when growth and development are characterised by increasing motor, reasoning, self-regulation, social and executive functioning skills. This study explored the health, activities and participation of children born very preterm during middle childhood (6-9 years) from the perspectives of their parents.