What treatment is suggested to control fluid retention in BPD?

The suggested treatment to control fluid retention in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is diuretics. Diuretics are medications that help the body eliminate excess fluid by promoting urine production in the kidneys. This is particularly important in managing BPD, as fluid retention can complicate the condition and lead to additional respiratory and cardiovascular issues in affected infants.

In the context of BPD, excessive fluid in the lungs can hinder respiratory function and lead to inflammation. Therefore, using diuretics can help reduce this fluid accumulation, thereby improving lung function and overall health in patients with BPD.

Other treatments, while they may be useful in different contexts (steroids for inflammation, antibiotics for infection, and bronchodilators for airway constriction), do not specifically address fluid retention as directly as diuretics do. Thus, the use of diuretics specifically tackles fluid overload, making it the appropriate choice for managing this aspect of BPD.