Pediatrics and neonatology

Lung function after COVID in children and how vaccination may affect it

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Abstract

The study evaluates the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on pulmonary function in children with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

  • Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, or long COVID syndrome, leads to ongoing symptoms that affect health.
  • Pulmonary function is specifically highlighted as a significant concern in children experiencing these sequelae.
  • Standardized spirometry and impulse oscillometry are employed to assess pulmonary function.
  • The impact of COVID-19 vaccination on these pulmonary outcomes is the primary focus of the evaluation.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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