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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Congenital pulmonary insufficiency
  1. ... frequently have multiple birth defects, such as a congenital heart defect. ... have respiratory insufficiency and may need to be supported with a ...
  2. ... and gain weight at the expected rate. Respiratory insufficiency, which occurs when muscles in the chest are weakened, causes a weak cry and breathing problems that can lead to frequent, potentially life-threatening lung infections.As affected children grow, they often develop ...
  3. ... problems with breathing and bacterial infections in the lungs. These infections cause chronic coughing, wheezing, and inflammation. ... time, mucus buildup and infections result in permanent lung damage, including the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) ...
  4. ... these enzymes. This condition is known as pancreatic insufficiency. Infants with pancreatic insufficiency have trouble digesting food and absorbing nutrients and ...