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Last published 2025
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David White

Consultant in Paediatrics and Paediatric Pulmonology

Faculty Researcher

16 h-index 122 pubs 937 cited

  • Humans
  • Female
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Male
  • South Africa
  • Animals, Domestic
  • Climate
  • Developing Countries
  • Infant
  • Mutation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Infant Mortality
  • Intensive Care Units, Pediatric
  • Hospital Mortality
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests

Biography and Research Information

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David White's research focuses on pediatric respiratory and allergic diseases, with a particular emphasis on cystic fibrosis and childhood asthma. White has investigated the prevalence and characteristics of epidemic strains of *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* in South African individuals with cystic fibrosis, contributing to the understanding of infection dynamics in this population. Their work also includes developing and disseminating best-practice strategies and consensus documents for the diagnosis, assessment, and management of childhood asthma within the South African context. This includes guidelines for managing asthma exacerbations in children.

In addition to clinical research, White is involved in medical education, holding an adjunct professor position and contributing to the training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. They are a member of the Allergy Society of South Africa Executive Committee and have special interests in cystic fibrosis, chronic interstitial lung disease, and pediatric critical care. White's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 16, with 122 total publications and 937 citations.

Metrics

  • h-index: 16
  • Publications: 122
  • Citations: 937

Selected Publications

  • Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study (2025)

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