children s health issues
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
Treatment of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Supplemental oxygen or a ventilator if needed Increased calories for the newborn Sometimes diuretics and restriction of fluids Nirsevimab(orpalivizumabifnirsevimabis not available) to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Doctors diagnose lung infections and treat them as needed. Because ventilation and supplemental oxygen may injure the lungs, doctors try to remove newborns from ventilators and CPAP as soon as possible and minimize the use of supplemental oxygen. Good nutrition is crucial to help the newborn’s lungs grow and to keep the new lung tissue healthy. Newborns are fed an increased number of calories each day to help their lungs heal and grow. Because fluid tends to accumulate in the inflamed lungs, sometimes the daily intake of fluids is restricted. Medications called diuretics may be used to help the newborn's kidneys remove the excess fluid into the urine. Newborns who have advanced bronchopulmonary dysplasia may need ongoing supplemental oxygen. If a ventilator is needed for a long time, they may need to have a tube to the ventilator inserted through a surgically made opening in the windpipe called a tracheostomy. After discharge from the hospital, infants with BPD should not be exposed to cigarette smoke or fumes from a space heater or wood-burning stove. They should be protected as much as possible from exposure to people who have upper respiratory tract infections. is not available (see also Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection and Human Metapneumovirus Infection ). Infants over 6 months of age should also receive the Influenza Vaccine . 