Development of the Respiratory System in Adolescence
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: During adolescence (17–21 years), the respiratory system undergoes significant structural and functional changes to support increasing metabolic demands and ensure lifelong respiratory health. This review examines key aspects of respiratory system maturation, including alveolarization, lung volume growth, bronchial tree development, respiratory muscle strength, and improved chest wall compliance. Sex differences are highlighted: lung development in males continues significantly during puberty, while in females, it stabilizes earlier. The clinical significance of these changes, particularly in relation to diseases like asthma and environmental factors such as air pollution, is discussed. Understanding these processes enables healthcare professionals to better address adolescent respiratory issues and promote optimal lung health in adulthood [1-12].
Authors: Usubjanov O.B, Sadiqova Z.Sh
Institution: Tashkent Medical Academy
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949551728
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