Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that develops in premature infants that require prolonged oxygen therapy, often as a complication of RDS. This is because oxygen therapy can...
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Premature Babies
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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Osteopenia of prematurity
Osteopenia of prematurity is a condition where there is a decreased amount of essential minerals, calcium and phosphorus, in the bones. This makes the bones brittle and more susceptible to...
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Cleft Lip/ Palate
A cleft lip is a birth defect identified by the gap that is found on the upper lip.. As for a cleft palate, the gap is found on the roof...
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Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal atresia refers to a bowel obstruction that is caused by the abnormal development of the bowel. This blockage can occur in both sections of the small intestine, either the...
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that develops in premature infants that require prolonged oxygen therapy, often as a complication of RDS. This is because oxygen therapy can...
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Tracheoesophageal fistula
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) refers to a condition where the trachea (commonly known as the windpipe) is abnormally connected to the oesophagus (tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). There...
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Respiratory distress syndrome
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder resulting form the lungs not producing enough surfactant. This is a coating on the lungs that help keep them open to facilitate...
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Apnea of prematurity
Apnea refers to an episode where a person stops breathing for more than 20 seconds. This condition is common among premature babies who are born earlier than 35 weeks. The...
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Subglottic Stenosis
Subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the airway in the area between the vocal cords and the trachea, at the narrowest part of a child’s airway. There are 4 grades...
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My baby is premature. What should I do to ensure his/her healthy growth?
If your baby was born before 37 weeks in the womb, you have a preemie. Your main goal as a parent of a preemie is to help your baby catch...
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What is the NICU, and what is my role in helping my baby?
Of course, no parent expects that their newborn baby will end up in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or the NICU. It can be terrifying and distressing, but you should...
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