Using accessory muscles implies that the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is decreased to 30% of normal, which is usually between 1.0 and 1.5 liters per second. In such cases, a sitting ...

Background/Aim. At present, the diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is usually based on the duration of oxygen supplementation. The aim of this study was to assess whether very low birth ...

BEING a parent can be daunting, especially when you're looking after a newborn. Often the stress doesn't end when they fall asleep. Intercostal retractions looks like your child is sucking in air at ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Shallow and rapid breathing, wheezing, unusual tiredness, and irritability are all symptoms of RSV. There is also another frightening physical sign parents need to know about.