Interstitial lung abnormalities are more prevalent in individuals with PRISm, and those with PRISm and ILAs have higher all-cause mortality.
Children found to have abnormal lung function go on to further diagnostic testing. Importantly, the FEV1 and FVC testing results in a percentage value compared to expected lung function.
Despite ongoing progress, structural racism and health disparities continue to shape healthcare practices in ways healthcare providers may not even realize.