The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Oct 2019
Upper Airway Pathology Contributes to Respiratory Symptoms in Children Born Very Preterm.
To evaluate the role of upper airway dysfunction, indicated by altered vocal quality (dysphonia), on the respiratory symptoms of children surviving very preterm birth. ⋯ The upper airway may play a role in the respiratory symptoms experienced by some very preterm children and should be considered by clinicians, especially when symptoms are in the presence of normal lung function and are refractory to treatment.