Exposure to drugs during pregnancy can result in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), low birth weight, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and behavioral issues, particularly during the school-age years. Recent research has expanded our understanding of the consequences of fentanyl exposure during pregnancy beyond the more commonly recognized effects, including respiratory complications, neurodevelopmental effects, increased risk of substance use disorders, gastrointestinal complications, cardiovascular effects, epigenetic changes, behavioral and emotional regulation disruptions, and long-term cognitive impairments. We present the case of a five-year-old female placed in foster care with a past medical history of asthma and a past psychiatric history of ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and disinhibited social engagement disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterventions to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 have been associated with substantial reductions in exacerbations of airways diseases, likely through reduced transmission of other respiratory viruses. We surveyed 4442 people with airways disease (asthma=3627, bronchiectasis=258, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease=557) to gauge attitudes and intentions towards continuing such measures after the COVID-19 pandemic. 47% intended to continue wearing a face mask in indoor public spaces, and 61% thought everyone should be required to do so during the 'influenza season.
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