[Successful Treatment of Neonatal Respiratory Transitional Disorder with Pulmo/Vivianit comp. in 2 Cases].

BACKGROUND

Disorders of the respiratory transition at birth are major reasons for neonates being admitted to intensive care units and separated from their mothers. This has potential long-lasting consequences for the mother-infant interaction as well as the long-term development of the child. There is an urgent need for effective preventive and therapeutic measures for this frequent disorder.

CASE REPORT: We report the cases of 2 newborn infants with respiratory transitional disorder treated off-label with the anthroposophic medicament Pulmo/Vivianit comp. based on pathophysiological considerations and on particular parental request. In both cases, an immediate and sustainable response could be documented without adverse effects.

CONCLUSION

This new therapeutic approach merits further attention in clinical research but cannot be recommended for routine practice before more high-level evidence is available.