Chronic lung disease requiring treatment with oxygen for at least 28 days and with a spectrum of severity from mild to severe, that predominantly affects premature infants. While the radiologic pattern is typical in the closer to term patient, the pattern in the small preterm infant is very non-discrete and variable
Symptoms of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following features are indicative of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
rapid breathing
bluish skin color
shortness of breath
cough
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Common Causes of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following are the most common causes of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
receiving high levels of oxygen for a long period
ventilation
Risk Factors for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
prematurity
congenital heart disease
severe lung infection
Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
prevent baby from getting cold or fever
Occurrence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia most commonly occurs in the following age group:
At birth
Common Gender
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
Echocardiography: To rule out heart defects
Chest X ray: To see infection in the lungs
Blood test: To see whether an infant has enough oxygen in blood
Doctor for Diagnosis of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
Pulmonologist
Complications of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia if untreated
Yes, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia is left untreated:
hypoxemia
oral-tactile hypersensitivity
hypercapnia
crackles
wheezing
Procedures for Treatment of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following procedures are used to treat Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
Oxygen therapy: To deliver sufficient amount of oxygen
Self-care for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia:
Prevent respiratory syncytial virus: By protecting children from getting cold and fever
Patient Support for Treatment of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The following actions may help Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia patients:
Parents support: Avoid contact from infected persons suffering from cold or fever to children
Time for Treatment of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 3 - 6 months
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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