… positions while gently drumming your hands on their chest (this is called percussion). Your child’s … exercises – such as blowing bubbles – and we make it fun. After a set of 10 blows, I hold him tight to feel his chest and he has a good cough to get rid of his mucus. My younger boy needs a bit …

… a machine to support their breathing, called a ventilator oxygen surfactant. Read more about treating BPD. What is … after they are born. BPD in babies Your baby may go home from hospital on oxygen. This will help them grow and … babies The Bliss website has information on: going home on oxygen equipment in the neonatal unit, including …

… Airway Pressure (CPAP) Your sleep clinic may prescribe a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to help … sleep. Find out more about the benefits of CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and get advice to help you … Use an extension lead if there's no plug socket near your bed. Check if your CPAP has a power supply that matches the …

… What is pulmonary fibrosis? On this page we explain what pulmonary fibrosis means and what an interstitial lung disease (ILD) …

… a specific cause cannot be found. The word ‘idiopathic’ means there is no known cause. In a few cases, it’s possible … of pulmonary fibrosis such as desquamative interstitial pneumonia and respiratory bronchiolitis-interstitial lung …

… What are the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis? The different types of pulmonary fibrosis have similar symptoms. On this page we …

… Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis Treatment for pulmonary fibrosis will depend on the cause of the fibrosis. …

… reduce the risk of side effects associated with steroids. “I may never know what’s causing my condition” Jane, 61, was … with hypersensitivity pneumonitis 10 years ago. When I moved to London, I developed a cough. It got so bad I ended … I take steroids and immune-suppressing drugs every day. I’ll probably take drugs for the rest of my life. You must have …

… What complications are associated with BPD? On this page Complications of BPD … this page If your baby with BPD has been treated with oxygen or on a ventilator, they may have difficulty breathing … increase the amount of oxygen they get. Children with BPD are at risk of developing breathing difficulties when they …

… machine that helps your baby to breathe by moving air into their lungs and keeping the air sacs open. A … to stop smoking. Try to avoid exposing your child to air pollution where possible. Have a look at our information on air pollution and indoor air pollution. Make sure your child’s vaccinations are …

… differently in different people. It can push forward the top, side, or bottom of the breastbone so it sticks out. It …