Patient's question:
My doll was born a few hours ago, and I felt that it was having difficulty breathing and crying very loudly. I noticed that its lips were a little purple. Upon examination, it was found to have pulmonary edema. How is pulmonary edema treated in babies? How much does it cost to treat pulmonary edema in babies?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,Pulmonary edema in infants should be treated symptomatically. Oxygen should be administered when respiratory distress and cyanosis occur. Note that oxygen should be given intermittently. Continuous, uninterrupted positive pressure ventilation is not recommended to avoid exacerbating pulmonary emphysema. When metabolic acidosis appears, medication should be administered slowly intravenously. It can be repeated if necessary. Acidosis should be corrected promptly. For cases where the infant's illness duration exceeds two days, antibiotics can be used to prevent secondary infections.