Lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood linked with higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult, study finds

Adults who had a lower respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia before the age of 2 may be at higher risk of dying prematurely from respiratory disease, according to a new study. Experts say the decades-long research may not directly apply to today's kids but shows how health effects can linger over a lifetime.
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