Young children admitted with LRTI have ongoing respiratory morbidity after 1 year

Aim To trial an intervention programme to reduce the development of chronic respiratory disease in high risk children after admission for early, severe lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). Methods Children Results 2146 children Conclusions This trial has exposed significant respiratory morbidity and early bronchiectasis in some which we believe could be potentially reversible. Results will be compared with the control group next year to determine if the intervention is successful. Supported by : HRC NZ grant 10/510 & Lotteries Grant 230954.