Study of Air Purifier Use to Improve Lung Health in Babies Born Prematurely Up to Age 6

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on babies born prematurely with underdeveloped lungs who often need mechanical ventilation after birth. Such ventilation can increase the risk of lung injury and bronchopulmonary dysplasia BPD. The study aims to evaluate whether using an air purifier at home after the baby is discharged can help improve lung development by measuring important respiratory and health indicators. Participants will have their home environment monitored with the air purifier turned on and off to compare effects. The air purifier used combines PCO technology with three filters a pre-filter, activated carbon filter, and HEPA filter. The study compares health outcomes and air quality over a period of up to three weeks after intervention, assessing changes in particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, microbial concentrations, and lung function parameters. During the study, babys transcutaneous carbon dioxide PtcCO2 levels and blood oxygen saturation SpO2 will be measured at home non-invasively. Researchers will also review medical records for respiratory status, growth, and development, and collect health questionnaires to assess changes and provide recommendations. The total participation duration includes baseline measurements and follow-up for up to three weeks after using the air purifier.

Evaluation of the Health Effects of the Air Purifier in Preterm Infants After Discharge