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ArticlePediatric pulmonology2026

The Impact of Small-for-Gestational-Age on Pulmonary Function in Infancy, a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Avigdor Hevroni, Nadav Juven Wetzler, Alex Gileles-Hillel, Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh, Laurice S Boursheh, Oded Breuer

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6 authors.

Avigdor HevroniPediatric Pulmonary Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Nadav Juven Wetzler"Tzameret" Program, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9705-9638
Alex Gileles-HillelPediatric Pulmonary Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Malena Cohen-CymberknohPediatric Pulmonary Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Laurice S BourshehPediatric Pulmonary Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Oded BreuerPediatric Pulmonary Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Center, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLow-birth-weight percentile has been associated with impaired pulmonary function at adulthood. However, its impact on pulmonary function early in life remains less well established.

objectiveTo assess the impact of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) status on pulmonary function in infants 3 months to 2 years of age.

methodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective cohort study evaluating infant pulmonary function tests (iPFTs) performed at Hadassah medical center between 2008 and 2023. Tests were performed as part of routine clinical evaluation following referral for respiratory symptoms. iPFTs results in infants born SGA were compared with infants born appropriate and large for gestation age (AGA/LGA). Excluded from the study were infants diagnosed with chronic diseases other than prematurity.

resultsiPFT data from 161 SGA infants were compared with 545 AGA/LGA infants. No consistent significant differences were found between the groups (mean (SD); FEV

conclusionsOur findings challenge the hypothesis that SGA is associated with impaired pulmonary function in infancy. While subtle differences were observed, they were not statistically or clinically significant. However, as this cohort consisted of symptomatic infants, the findings may not be generalizable to the broader infant population. Population-based studies are needed to further clarify the respiratory outcomes of intrauterine growth restriction.

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Infant, Small for Gestational AgeLungChild, PreschoolFemaleFetal Growth RetardationGestational AgeHumansInfantInfant, Large for Gestational AgeInfant, NewbornLung Diseases, ObstructiveMalePrevalenceRespiratory Function TestsRetrospective Studieslung developmentpediatricsphysiological measurements

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PMID41906950
PMCPMC13034399

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