Association Between Apnea of Prematurity and Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Late Preterm Infants: An Observational Study

AbstractLate preterm infants (34 to 36 weeks’ gestation) remain a population at risk for apnea of prematurity (AOP). As infants affected by respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) have immature lungs, they might also have immature control of breathing. Our hypothesis is that an association exists betwee...

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Main Authors: François Olivier, Bruno Piedboeuf, Sophie Nadeau, Georges Caouette
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2016.00105/full