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. 1999 Dec;104(6):1389-90.
doi: 10.1542/peds.104.6.1389.

Previously healthy infants may have increased risk of aspiration during respiratory syncytial viral bronchiolitis

V Khoshoo  1 , D Edell
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Previously healthy infants may have increased risk of aspiration during respiratory syncytial viral bronchiolitis

V Khoshoo et al. Pediatrics. 1999 Dec.

Abstract

Objective: Respiratory illnesses may cause feeding difficulties in infants. We studied the safety of oral feeding during respiratory syncytial viral (RSV) bronchiolitis in previously healthy infants.

Methods: Twelve previously healthy infants (3-12 months) with RSV bronchiolitis underwent barium swallow studies during the acute phase of illness. Those with abnormal studies underwent repeat studies 2 to 4 weeks later.

Results: The initial barium studies revealed aspiration in 3 infants. All repeat studies, performed 2 to 4 weeks later, were normal.

Conclusions: Even previously healthy infants may be at risk of aspiration during RSV bronchiolitis.

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