Why is a paediatric respiratory specialist integral to the paediatric rheumatology clinic?
Systemic connective tissue diseases (CTDs) are characterised by the presence of autoantibodies and multiorgan involvement. Although CTDs are rare in children, they are associated with pulmonary complications, which have a high morbidity and mortality rate. The exact pathophysiology remains unclear....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Breathe |
| Online Access: | http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/16/4/200212.full |