Respiratory Physiotherapy in Preterm Neonates with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia or Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Evidence and Therapeutic Implications.

ABSTRACT: Background: Preterm birth, affecting more than 13.4 million infants worldwide each year, remains one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Among its complications, respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia are predominant contributors to prolonged hospitalization and respiratory support needs. As advances in perinatal care have improved survival, attention has increasingly turned to optimizing respiratory function and reducing complications through non-pharmacological interventions. Respiratory physiotherapy has therefore gained recognition as a valuable adjunct to medical management in this population. Purpose: To provide a comprehensive synthesis of the current clinical evidence regarding respiratory physiotherapy techniques used in p

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Roza P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12786764 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature