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Acute paediatrics
Congenital adrenal hypoplasia presenting as a chronic respiratory condition
Abstract
We describe two children with oxygen dependence, which resolved when congenital adrenal hypoplasia was diagnosed and treatment initiated. Chronic respiratory distress can be a symptom of adrenal hypoplasia and this should be taken into consideration when investigating a child with unexplained chronic respiratory difficulties. Respiratory symptoms resolve very quickly when the underlying condition is recognised and treated.
- congenital adrenal hypoplasia
- respiratory symptom
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