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Restrictive Lung Pattern in End-Stage Renal Disease: Beyond Uraemia and Fluid Overload?

Key takeaways

This study found that some people with end-stage kidney disease have a restrictive lung pattern — meaning their lungs cannot fully expand — even after accounting for fluid overload and uremia. Because it only observed people at one time, it shows a link but cannot explain why this happens or prove cause and effect. The study included 120 adults on dialysis.

Who did this work

Khan A (Department of Internal Medicine, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, USA.)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-09-01
https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpsp.2026.09.1227