P20-P29: Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
P28: Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period
The term "Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period" refers to a group of respiratory issues that arise in newborns during the perinatal period, which includes the weeks before birth and immediately after birth. Common contributors to these conditions include premature birth, exposure to toxins (such as nicotine) in the womb, and issues during labor or delivery that reduce oxygen levels. Symptoms typically involve difficulty in breathing and may include rapid or shallow breathing, a bluish skin color due to lack of oxygen, and weak or absent crying. Such respiratory conditions may affect the normal development of the baby's lungs and related structures, potentially leading to long-term health problems. It is important to monitor these symptoms carefully due to the critical role of the respiratory system in delivering oxygen to all parts of the body. Immediate medical attention is required when these symptoms are observed.
Subcodes of P28:
- P28.0: Primary atelectasis of newborn
- P28.1: Other and unspecified atelectasis of newborn
- P28.2: Cyanotic attacks of newborn
- P28.3: Primary sleep apnoea of newborn
- P28.4: Other apnoea of newborn
- P28.5: Respiratory failure of newborn
- P28.8: Other specified respiratory conditions of newborn
- P28.9: Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified
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