Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
It is helpful to know about bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) when caring for a premature newborn, since it is a chronic lung condition that can develop in babies who were born early and needed respiratory support during their first weeks of life.
What it is: it is a change in the development and function of the baby's lungs, which can prolong the need for care.
Possible manifestations:
- Rapid or labored breathing.
- Prolonged need for oxygen support.
- Greater susceptibility to respiratory infections.
Which specialist manages it? Its management involves the neonatologist, the pediatric pulmonologist, and the pediatrician, with support from other subspecialties depending on the case. If your baby had a premature birth and you notice breathing difficulties, the right thing is to keep up follow-up with a professional who monitors their progress.
Data on 17 doctors who treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Specialties that treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Dr. Mauricio Silva Barragan
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Frequently asked questions
What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
It is helpful to know about bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) when caring for a premature newborn, since it is a chronic lung condition that can develop in babies who were born early and needed respiratory support during their first weeks of life.
Which doctor treats bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia is usually treated by specialists in pediatric nephrologist, neonatologist, pediatric pulmonologist, pediatrician, pulmonologist, neonatologist.