Inhaled long-acting β-adrenergic agonists (LABAs) and short-acting β-adrenergic agonists
are approved for the treatment of obstructive lung disease via actions mediated by β 2 …

The inhaled route for drug administration in neonates offers several advantages over the
systemic routes, since it delivers medications directly to the diseased organ, enabling higher …

INTRODUÇÃO: Os benefícios da ventilação mecânica em neonatos prematuros se
complementam com o sucesso na sua retirada. OBJETIVO: Avaliar os parâmetros …

Background: In addition to surfactant deficiency, secretion of fluid from blood to the lungs
and increase in the fluid content of the lung play significant roles in the pathogenesis of …

Many drugs are given to intubated neonates by the inhalation route. The optimum aerosol
delivery system, however, has not been identified and there are many challenges in …

Background The weaning process is complex and needs to be done carefully. The success
of extubation in premature babies is associated with brain maturity and adequate function of …

Background Before the advent of antenatal steroids, early non-invasive respiratory support
(NIV), and intratracheal surfactant, antenatal terbutaline was also used to improve lung …

This review reports main progresses in various pediatric issues published in Italian Journal
of Pediatrics and in international journals in 2016. New insights in clinical features or …

In infants born after term, it is not unusual to find aspirated amniotic fluid (AF), but the long
term effect on lung morphology and thoracic cavity is still rarely reported. Here, we report a …

Introduction Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) remains an important problem. Identifying
effective treatments and respiratory support modes is essential. Areas covered Current …