Respiratory Morbidity Among Children Who Were Born by Elective Cesarean Section After 37-38 Weeks vs. 39 Weeks and More

Background: It is known that after Cesarean section is correlated with respiratory complication more, if done after 37-38 week of gestation than if done after 39 weeks or more. We have already conducted a study about this topic, and published our results. Goal: The aim of the current study is to find out if these respiratory complications extend to later life. Method: Reviewing the patients' medical file, and collecting data about respiratory complication. We will use the same patients we used at the first study. Respiratory complications are defined as diagnosis of asthma, treatment by inhalations or systemic steroids, or consultation by pulmonologist.