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Revision as of 11:53, 5 May 2022 (view source) Nikolas (talk \| contribs) (Created page with "== Congenital anomalies of the lung == A bronchogenic cyst is an abnormal budding of the lung primordium. It’s commonly localized in the anterior mediastinum, and often contains respiratory epithelium and cartilage. Congenital lobar emphysema is a congenital anomaly characterized by hyperinflation of one or multiple lobes. It’s similar to panacinar emphysema. Surgical removal of the affected region cures the condition. Pulmonary sequestration is a condition where a...") Tag: Visual edit		Latest revision as of 11:53, 5 May 2022 (view source) Nikolas (talk \| contribs) mNo edit summary Tag: Visual edit
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	Infants with this condition are put on respiratory support. If they stay on respiratory support for a long time (weeks) this can cause injury to the alveolar septa, which decreases the number of alveoli and the respiratory surface. This is called bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Giving the infants lower levels of oxygen appears to prevent this from happening.		Infants with this condition are put on respiratory support. If they stay on respiratory support for a long time (weeks) this can cause injury to the alveolar septa, which decreases the number of alveoli and the respiratory surface. This is called bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Giving the infants lower levels of oxygen appears to prevent this from happening.
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