Althoff H
Abteilung Rechtsmedizin der Medizinischen Fakultät der Rheinisch-Westfälischen-Technischen Hochschule Aachen.
HNO. 1987 Oct;35(10):430-4.
The high frequency of proven extensive infection in the upper respiratory tract, particularly the nose and pharynx, of infants with SIDS, suggests that the latter may be due to upper airway obstruction. In view of the particular vulnerability of the early infant, the widespread term "common cold" does not seem justified. The constant incidence of SIDS should stimulate study of the extension and effects of infection of the upper respiratory tract, including careful investigation, follow up and adequate therapy by otolaryngologists. Such a concept may prevent unexpected fatal complications.
婴儿猝死综合征（SIDS）患儿上呼吸道（尤其是鼻和咽）经证实广泛感染的高发生率表明，后者可能是上呼吸道梗阻所致。鉴于早期婴儿特别脆弱，广泛使用的“普通感冒”一词似乎并不合理。SIDS的持续发生率应促使人们对上呼吸道感染的蔓延和影响进行研究，包括耳鼻喉科医生进行仔细的调查、随访和适当治疗。这样的观念可能会预防意外的致命并发症。
