The potential effects of climate change on non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children.

Paediatr Respir Rev

Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia; Child Health Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Australia.

Published: October 2024

Climate change may have devastating effects on the pathogenesis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children since it affects the biological cycle of the respiratory pathogens and alters the human respiratory defense mechanisms. Bronchiectasis in children has been identified as an emerging global epidemic that has attracted the attention of the medical community over recent years. Pediatric pulmonologists should be aware of the consequences of climate change on children with bronchiectasis and plan strategies to ameliorate these effects.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prrv.2024.10.002DOI Listing

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