Treatment options include steroids to reduce inflammation or get the baby off the ventilator, diuretics to reduce excess fluid in the lungs, antibiotics to fight infection and bronchodilators to help open up airways. Good nutrition is also important in helping the lungs develop optimally. Babies with CLD are also offered specially immunization against lung infection by respiratory syncytial virus and flu. Babies will need ongoing follow up as they run the risk of developing sensitive airways in future and hospitalisation triggered by infection.
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