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Underdeveloped lungs
Underdeveloped lungs are lungs that have not reached the full appropriate size for a newborn baby. This may occur if a baby is born prematurely, or if there are internal problems affecting the growth of the lungs.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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Can someone get underdeveloped lungs later in life?
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What is the definition or description of: Underdeveloped lungs?
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A 37-year old asked:
I am just finding out I have underdeveloped lungs at 21. What can be done?
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Underdeveloped lungs in my baby. How long before they repeat the amnio?
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What will happen to a premature baby with underdeveloped lungs?
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My 3 week old neice has pneumonia, could it be related to her underdeveloped lungs?
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I used to have pneumonia and asthma, now I have no energy for physical activities, could it be from underdeveloped lungs?
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What kind of lung problems can happen if your lungs are underdeveloped?
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How rare is it to swallow food and it to go in your lungs, Im 22 just swallowed food and choked now Im scared its in my lungs?
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How important is a small amount of MRSA in your lung? Can it be considered normal as is regular s. Aureus?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Does exhaling harder a little harder the cigarette smoke with more pursed lips lets it stay in lungs longer and thus do more damage ?
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A 31-year old female asked about a male:
My son is 3 hes had a cough for like 3 months hes been to the drs over and over and they do nothing but say its not In his lungs been on 2 diff antibiotic what could be causing this I want him to get better?
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Where are your lungs located?
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Where in your body is your lungs?
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What is a wisp in the lungs mean?
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What causes fluid behind the lungs?
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Can densities in the lungs be removed?
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What should I do to have a strong lungs?
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Can someone die if their lungs collapsed?
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What does it mean to have tightened lungs?
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What causes you to get fluid on your lungs?
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What should I do to keep the lungs healthy?
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Whay should I do to keep the lungs healthy?
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Who would I go see to have my lungs checked?
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Why is common sawdust dangerous for the lungs?
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What happens in the lungs when the body exhales?
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Why might I feel a fullness sensation in my lungs?
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What are the air passages in the human lungs made of?
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What occurs if an unbiodegradable object entered your lungs?
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I have unexpected weird feeling in lungs, what could this be?
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