Occurrence and severity of acute respiratory infections during the first year among very preterm infants: an Epipage-2 cohort analysis

Conclusion: ARIs are still very common during the first year of life of very preterm children, and oxygen therapy is frequently needed. Educational strategies are needed in all families with a very preterm infant.What is Known:•Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are the first cause of rehospitalizations in preterm children, with bronchopulmonary dysplasia being the main risk factor.•Palivizumab prophylaxis has proven its effect against severe RSV infections, but it is not universal.What is New:•No factor describing neonatal morbidity, except BPD, was associated with ARI occurrence or severity.•BPD and discharge during RSV season were the only factors associated with O2requirement during ARI.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research