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Term baby with intermittent subcostal retractions

Guest Prabhu Magudeeswaran
Guest Prabhu Magudeeswaran
in Respiratory Disorders

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New born baby born by elective CS at 38+5 weeks of gestation with B.wt of 3.02 kg. antenatal period was uneventful. Immediate neonatal period was also normal . But the baby has intermittent n frequent fast breathing (RR - 58-64/min) with b/l subcostal retractions. No stridor/ noisy breathing. Feeding well at breast. Chest is clear n cardiovascular system is normal . Your views? Mother is worried !! Wat CAn it be ??

Mild variants of bronchomalacia, even borderline hypocalcemia may produce such symptoms

Thanks .. I don want to load de baby wit too many interventions ...how long can it be ter?

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