Children's Health: Respiratory
Monoclonal antibodies to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
08/09/06, HealthwisePalivizumab stops respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from reproducing. This medicine contains antibodies that are produced in the laboratory.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Infant
06/25/04, HealthwiseAsthma: Saving Children from Smoke
07/13/05, Psychology TodayReducing secondhand smoke can stop kids from getting asthma, the most common cause of childhood hospitalizations. Parents can take measures to avoid smoking around their children, even if they are unable to quit smoking altogether.
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Bronchodilator medicines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
08/09/06, HealthwiseBronchodilators (beta-adrenergic medicines) relax the muscular layer that surrounds the small breathing tubes (bronchioli), allowing them to expand and move air more easily.
Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Symptoms
05/15/07, HealthwiseThe symptoms of chronic lung disease may appear as early as 3 days after a baby is born. Usually chronic lung disease develops while the newborn is still in the hospital.
Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Exams and Tests
05/15/07, HealthwiseThere is no one test to diagnose chronic lung disease. A doctor may first suspect it if your baby has difficulty breathing. The diagnosis is confirmed when one of the following is present:
Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Treatment Overview
05/15/07, HealthwiseTreatment for chronic lung disease depends on how severe the condition is. Treatment usually includes oxygen therapy and sometimes using a ventilator, as well as medicines and nutritional therapy. Treatment does not cure chro
DNase (recombinant human deoxyribonuclease or dornase alfa) for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseThe body's immune system uses white blood cells to fight infection. These cells release chemicals that kill both bacteria and surrounding normal cells. After attacking the bacteria, the white blood cells die, adding to the thickne
Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung development
01/19/07, HealthwiseBetamethasone and dexamethasone cause an immature fetus's lungs to produce a compound called surfactant. A full-term baby's lungs naturally produce surfactant, which lubricates the lining of the air sacs within the lungs. This allows t
Croup - Symptoms
06/21/06, HealthwiseUnless the illness is severe, a child with croup is usually alert and active and doesn't appear very sick. Symptoms include:
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