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What are the symptoms of a patent ductus arteriosus?

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What are the symptoms of a patent ductus arteriosus?

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The size of the connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery will affect the type of symptoms noted, the severity of symptoms, and the age at which they first occur. The larger the opening, the greater the amount of blood that passes through that overloads the lungs. A child with a small patent ductus arteriosus might not have any symptoms, and your child’s physician may have only noted the defect by hearing a heart murmur. Other infants with a larger PDA may exhibit different symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of PDA. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: • fatigue • sweating • rapid breathing • heavy breathing • congested breathing • disinterest in feeding, or tiring while feeding • poor weight gain The symptoms of a PDA may resemble other medical conditions or heart problems. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.

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