Lung Function and Respiratory Diseases in Children and Infants

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 September 2025 | Viewed by 477

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Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
Interests: pediatric; children; neonates; pulmonology; allergy; immunology; infectious diseases; obstructive sleep apnea; polysomnography; quality of life; allergic rhinitis; allergen; serositis; infection; COVID-19; pediatric diseases; pediatric pulmonology

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Pulmonology Unit, Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
Interests: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; airway obstruction; pulmonology; allergy
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Dear Colleagues,

It is a pleasure to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue dedicated to exploring lung function in pediatric patients with respiratory diseases.

Respiratory diseases are the main causes of global mortality and morbidity. Lung function testing plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and monitoring of pediatric lung diseases. Children with respiratory diseases may maintain impaired lung function trajectories into adulthood. Attaining correct lung function in early life is important for respiratory health, and decreased values in childhood may predict higher mortality later in life. A comprehensive analysis of this issue is important to develop strategies for respiratory diseases. 

Dr. Antonella Gambadauro
Dr. Sara Manti
Dr. Paolo Ruggeri
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Keywords

  • respiratory diseases
  • children
  • lung function
  • asthma
  • interstitial lung disease
  • respiratory tract infection
  • bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • spirometry
  • DLCO
  • plethysmography

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The Impact of Physical Activity on Clinical Outcomes in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Narrative Review
by Chiara Rosolia Capasso, Antonio Luca Miniato, Paola Di Filippo, Armando Di Ludovico, Sabrina Di Pillo, Francesco Chiarelli, Giuseppe Francesco Sferrazza Papa and Marina Attanasi
Children 2025, 12(7), 831; https://doi.org/10.3390/children12070831 - 23 Jun 2025
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Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic genetic disease marked by progressive lung function decline and increased respiratory infections. Emerging evidence supports the role of physical exercise in improving lung function, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in pediatric CF patients. Methods: We [...] Read more.
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic genetic disease marked by progressive lung function decline and increased respiratory infections. Emerging evidence supports the role of physical exercise in improving lung function, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in pediatric CF patients. Methods: We reviewed randomized clinical trials and observational studies from the last ten years, sourced from PubMed and Google Scholar. Included studies involved children and adolescents (0–18 years) with CF and assessed physical exercise as a primary intervention to improve lung function, aerobic fitness, quality of life, or hospitalization rates. Results: Aerobic training, particularly when combined with strength training, improves cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength without compromising nutritional status. High-Intensity Interval Training and Inspiratory Muscle Training show potential but need further validation. Supervised, personalized exercise programs are key to promoting adherence and optimizing outcomes. Conclusions: Exercise-based interventions in pediatric CF should evolve toward personalized, technology-enhanced, and sustainable models. Integrating wearable devices, adapting programs to individual needs, and leveraging early parental involvement may enhance engagement and outcomes, especially in the era of CFTR modulator therapies. Full article
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