Lower respiratory tract pathologies accompanying upper respiratory tract pathologies in newborns: Retrospective case series
Abstract
The upper respiratory tract is a short anatomical area extending from the nose to the larynx and is mostly composed of flexible structures with little bone support. A wide range of congenital upper respiratory tract anomalies may occur as a result of errors during embryological development. Although these congenital defects may occur in isolation, they are usually associated with disorders of other organ systems or may occur as part of a syndrome. In this study, we present the lower respiratory tract pathologies accompanying 3 cases with respiratory distress due to upper respiratory tract congenital pathologies.
Keywords
Lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract, newborns
Supporting Institution
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Project Number
1787281
Ethical Statement
To the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University,
My research, titled "Concomitant Lower Respiratory Tract Pathologies in Infants Born with Upper Respiratory Tract Pathologies: Prospective Case Series," which I prepared and presented as a case report, was written by me in accordance with scientific ethics and values. The idea/hypothesis of my research belongs entirely to my advisor and myself. The research was conducted by me, and all sentences and interpretations are my own.
All processes related to this study were approved by Prof. Dr. Nazan Çobanoğlu on April 17, 2025, with decision number 1783092.
I declare that the above-mentioned matters are true.
Responsible Dr. Name: Emine Semra Küçük Öztürk
Date: December 4, 2025
Thanks
I am grateful to Dr. Nazan Çobanoğlu for her continuous support and feedback throughout the research process. I would also like to thank my colleagues, Dr. Mukaddes Ağırtıcı, Dr. Esin Gizem Olgun, and Dr. Gizem Özcan, for their valuable contributions and suggestions. I am also grateful for the editorial assistance provided by Dergipark editor Tuğba. I would also like to thank Ankara University Faculty of Medicine for providing the necessary resources for this research project.
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