DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA AND RISK FACTORS FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

The diagnosis of pulmonary fi brosis represents a signifi cant and urgent concern, particularly within the context of pediatric practice. A review of the scientifi c literature reveals that pulmonary fi brosis can be a complication of bronchial asthma in pediatric patients. Among pediatric patients, there is currently a trend towards a steady increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases, in particular bronchial asthma. An additional crucial area of investigation is the advanced study of asthma predictors, which include children with a history of extreme prematurity. Concurrently, prematurity and low birth weight represent risk factors for the onset of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. A substantial body of evidence from clinical trials of uncontrolled asthmasubstantiates the necessity for further investigation into the infl uence of additional adverse environmental factors, including electronic smoking. Despite the growing importance of diagnosing pulmonary fi brosis in adult patients in recent years, many questions remain regarding the relevance of this issue in pediatric patients.