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Pulmonary disorders in infants
1Department of Pathology, St Mary's Hospital, Kurume, Japan.
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This review examines infant pulmonary development and disorders like pulmonary hypoplasia and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. It covers conditions from antenatal stages through infancy, referencing current literature.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Neonatal Development
- Congenital Lung Abnormalities
Background:
- Infant pulmonary disorders are closely linked to lung development.
- Understanding normal development is crucial for diagnosing and managing infant lung diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review normal pulmonary development in infants.
- To present key pulmonary disorders in infants based on current literature.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of normal pulmonary development.
- Compilation and discussion of infant pulmonary disorders.
Main Results:
- Normal pulmonary development is detailed.
- Key disorders including pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary sequestration, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, hyaline membrane disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Wilson-Mikity syndrome, and perinatal pneumonia are presented.
Conclusions:
- Infant pulmonary disorders are a significant area of study.
- A comprehensive understanding of development and associated conditions is essential for pediatric care.
Abstract:
Pulmonary disorders in infants are intimately related to the pulmonary development during the antenatal, neonatal and infantile period. In this review, normal pulmonary development is considered and several pulmonary disorders such as pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary sequestration, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, hyaline membrane disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Wilson-Mikity syndrome and perinatal pneumonia are presented in light of the current literature.