Premature Babies Steroids Dexamethasone Lung Problems News
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'Premature Babies Steroids Dexamethasone Lung Problems News' - 1 News Result(s)
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Treating premature babies - steroids may do more harm than good
Even moderate doses of steroids are unsafe in premature babies. Administration of high doses of dexamethasone is used to reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants but can cause complications. Approximately 30% of babies who weigh less than 2 pounds at birth may develop serious lung disease. This happens as they need to be place...
'Premature Babies Steroids Dexamethasone Lung Problems News' - 1 News Result(s)
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Treating premature babies - steroids may do more harm than good
Even moderate doses of steroids are unsafe in premature babies. Administration of high doses of dexamethasone is used to reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants but can cause complications. Approximately 30% of babies who weigh less than 2 pounds at birth may develop serious lung disease. This happens as they need to be place...
