What Is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)? | Dr Gokhale

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic
lung disease that can cause long-term breathing
problems in the new-born babies. This diseases
negatively impact the development of lung tissue
increasing the risk of stunted lung growth and
chronic breathing problems. There is no cure for
this disease but babies who receive immediate
intensive medical treatment go on to live a
healthy life without any complications. Many
infants completely recover from the diseases in
their early years but a few may suffer breathing
problems in their adulthood too. What makes BPD
a serious medical condition is its ability to
intensify the risk of developing breathing
problems like sleep apnea, asthma and other
respiratory conditions. Around 10 of the babies
in India develop this chronic lung disease every
year. Let us know more about this serious
medical condition from best lungs specialist in
Hyderabad Dr Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale himself.
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So it is important to develop awareness about
this condition in order to ensure immediate help
for the baby. With the inputs of best lungs
specialist in Hyderabad Dr Alla Gopala Krishna
Gokhale we have created a simple guide of
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia its symptoms, causes
and treatment options available right now. Read
on to know them What causes Bronchopulmonary
Dysplasia? In majority of cases, BPD develops in
a baby when an additional oxygen is supplied
using machine such as ventilator. When a baby is
prematurely born, it becomes essential to supply
oxygen due to under development of the lungs. And
this sometimes can hurt and inflame the air sacs
leading to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, says lung
specialist in Hyderabad Dr Alla Gopala Krishna
Gokhale.
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Who are more prone to developing Bronchopulmonary
Dysplasia? Babies born earlier than 2 months are
more prone to developing BPD than other babies.
Babies born with less weight (lt2.2 pounds) and
babies born with any respiratory conditions are
also more at risk of developing
BPD. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Symptoms Breathing fast to catch oxygen, pause
in breathing for a few seconds, flared nostrils
during breathing, grunted breathing, wheezing,
bluish colour on skin are some of the symptoms of
BPD suffered by babies.
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• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Treatment in
  Hyderabad
• There is no right away treatment for BPD. Lung
  specialist primarily focus on aiding optimal
  development of lungs with right nutrition. While
  they do so, babies are placed in neonatal
  intensive care unit until they can manage the
  breathing on their own without external help.
  During this period the doctors may use different
  types of medications that include
• Inhaled steroids To reduce inflammation and
  ease lungs.
• Diuretics To cut down the fluid build-up in
  lungs.
• Bronchodilators To enhance the breathability by
  expanding the airways.

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In very rare cases of severe BPD, babies may be
given an extremely short course of steroids after
gauging the potential benefits and risks to the
baby. Babies while they undergo treatment for BPD
will need right nutrition for withstanding the
treatment and this is provided using high-calorie
formulae. They are administered directly through
G-tube or even IV feedings to ensure right
delivery. Long-term Outlook of BPD Treatment
Babies that underwent any variation of above BPD
treatment mentioned above heal differently. While
few only spend weeks, others may stay in NICU for
two months. Some may completely recover from the
BPD, a few may have symptoms for two years and in
rare cases, these symptoms may prolong. Babies
will need regular consultation from heart and
lung expert to ensure right recovery from BPD. If
you are in Hyderabad are looking for more
information regarding Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Treatment in Hyderabad, then you lung specialist
Dr Alla Gopala Krishna Gokhale can help you. You
can find him here 9603040506
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