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5. An infant born at 28 weeks ’ gestational age is 4 weeks old and has had patent ductus arteriosus ligation. She has persistent stridor and continued need for positive pressure support for ventilation. The pediatric otolaryngologist diagnoses vocal cord paralysis. Which of the following is more indicative of unilateral vocal cord paralysis compared with bilateral vocal cord paralysis? A. More likely to be diagnosed at a younger age. B. Cyanosis and retractions. C. Persistent apnea.

D. Dysphonia and weak cry. E. Recurrent pneumothorax.

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