Congenital adrenal hypoplasia presenting as a chronic respiratory condition.
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.
Schwarz
K
K
Paediatric Department, Bradford Royal Informary, UK.
Thwaites
R
R
Minford
A
A
Day
C
C
Butler
G
G
D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008901:Mineralocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D008901:Mineralocorticoids; D005438:Fludrocortisone; D006854:Hydrocortisone