TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Respiratory Tract & Mediastinum A1 - Federico, Monica J. A1 - Baker, Christopher D. A1 - Deboer, Emily M. A1 - Kupfer, Oren A1 - Martiniano, Stacey L. A1 - Stillwell, Paul A1 - Hawkins, Stephen A1 - Liptzin, Deborah A2 - Hay Jr., William W. A2 - Levin, Myron J. A2 - Abzug, Mark J. A2 - Bunik, Maya PY - 2020 T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics, 25e AB - Pediatric pulmonary diseases account for almost 50% of deaths in children younger than 1 year and about 20% of all hospitalizations of children younger than 15 years. Approximately 7% of children have a chronic disorder of the lower respiratory system. Understanding the pathophysiology of many pediatric pulmonary diseases requires an appreciation of the normal growth and development of the lung. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1172105771 ER -