New breathing test for tiny lungs: no needles, just puffs of air

This study uses a non-invasive breathing test called forced oscillometry to measure lung function in 600 newborn infants, both full-term and premature, with and without lung conditions like respiratory distress syndrome or bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The test involves sending small pulses of air into the lungs while the baby breathes normally, providing detailed information about lung health without any needles or discomfort. The goal is to better understand how lung disease affects breathing in newborns and how treatments work.