Pediatric pulmonology: a developmental history in north america.
We describe the development of pediatric pulmonology in North America, from its rudimentary beginning in the early part of the 20th century. Milestones in the history of lung diseases affecting children, such as tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and neonatal lung disease, are discussed. Finally, maturation into a subspecialty recognized by the American Board of Pediatrics is described.
Chernick
Victor
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Children's Hospital, CS514-840 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1S1, Canada. chernick@ms.umanitoba.ca
Mellins
Robert B
RB
D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D009656:North America / Q000453:epidemiology; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000266:history*; D015272:Pulmonary Medicine / Q000266:history*