Cytological changes in endotracheal aspirates associated with chronic lung disease

Abstract Endotracheal aspirates taken serially from mechanically ventilated premature infants born at p p p p =0.001), and more neutrophils on day 10 ( p =0.007). Though not predictive of CLD, cytological changes consistent with bronchial epithelial and pulmonary damage followed by an inflammatory response were found in the tracheal aspirates of a group of infants clinically diagnosed with CLD.