Influence of prenatal steroid therapy on the incidence of respiratory disorders in late premature infants.

Objectives: This study was conducted because of conflicting data on the role of corticosteroids administered before delivery in the late premature period. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of respiratory disorders in 'late premature infants' and the impact of using prenatal steroid therapy.

Material And Methods: The study included 513 newborns born between the 34-36 week of pregnancy.