Do babies recover from birth asphyxia?
What is the treatment for babies with respiratory distress syndrome AES?
What happens if a baby doesn't get enough oxygen at birth?
What happens when a baby has too much co2?
Can respiratory distress syndrome be cured?
How long does prenatal development last for?
Can the brain heal after lack of oxygen?
Can a baby recover from brain damage?
How long can a baby survive in the womb without oxygen?
What does it mean when your CO2 is high?
How do you treat high CO2 levels?
- Ventilation. There are two types of ventilation used for hypercapnia: ...
- Medication. Certain medications can assist breathing, such as:
- Oxygen therapy. People who undergo oxygen therapy regularly use a device to deliver oxygen to the lungs. ...
- Lifestyle changes. ...
- Surgery.
What are the symptoms of hypercapnia?
- Anxiety.
- Shortness of breath.
- Daytime sluggishness.
- Headache.
- Daytime sleepiness even when you slept a lot at night (your doctor might call this hypersomnolence)
What is HIV treatment?
HIV treatment involves taking medicine that reduces the amount of HIV in your body. HIV medicine is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is n...
When should I start treatment?
Start Treatment As Soon As Possible After Diagnosis HIV medicine is recommended for all people with HIV, regardless of how long they’ve had the vir...
What if I delay treatment?
HIV will continue to harm your immune system. This will put you at higher risk for developing AIDS. Learn more about AIDS and opportunistic infecti...
What are the benefits of taking my HIV medicine every day as prescribed?
Treatment Reduces the Amount of HIV in the Blood The amount of HIV in the blood is called viral load. Taking your HIV medicine as prescribed will h...
Does HIV medicine cause side effects?
HIV medicine can cause side effects in some people. However, not everyone experiences side effects. The most common side effects are Nausea and vom...
Will HIV treatment interfere with my hormone therapy?
There are no known drug interactions between HIV medicine and hormone therapy. Talk to your health care provider if you are worried about taking HI...
What if my treatment is not working?
Your health care provider may change your prescription. A change is not unusual because the same treatment does not affect everyone in the same way.
Sticking to my treatment plan is hard. How can I deal with the challenges?
Tell your health care provider right away if you’re having trouble sticking to your plan. Together you can identify the reasons you’re skipping med...
Causes
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
- The treatment of meningitis in babies is focused on comfort and the prevention of long-term complications. Treatment is tailored to controlling symptoms and, in some cases, to treating the infectious pathogen. Supportive care to maintain nutrition and respiration (breathing) may be necessary in some cases. Treatment can include: Antimicrobial medic...
Prevention
Complications
- Meningitis can cause complications and lasting effects. This may happen if the infection becomes severe. Early treatment reduces the risk of complications, but sometimes the condition can progress even with prompt and comprehensive treatment. Complications of meningitis in babies can include: Hearing loss: Babies who recover from meningitis can have nerve damage t…
Prognosis
- The prognosis for meningitis depends on the cause and the severity of the infection. Usually, viral meningitis can resolve without complications or long-term problems. Bacterial and fungal meningitis are more likely to produce lasting side effects, although these can also fully resolve without complications. Generally, the sooner treatment is started, the more likely your child will …
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