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Predictors of Frequent Acute Respiratory Infections in Children with Tracheostomies

2026-01-30 pediatrics Title + abstract only
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BackgroundChildren with tracheostomies experience frequent and recurrent acute respiratory infections (ARIs). While cultured respiratory pathogens can inform ARI diagnosis, it is unknown if their presence in the airway affects future ARI risk. ObjectiveTo identify predictors of frequent (3+) ARIs within 36 months of tracheostomy. MethodsWe conducted a single-center, retrospective cohort study of children with tracheostomies placed between 2010-2016. Medical records were reviewed for each encou...

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