- Request received22/03/2024
- Checked & confirmed10/04/2024
- Fundraising10/04/2024
- Treatment provided13/01/2025
- Invoice paid14/01/2025
- Case closed31/01/2025
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Abdullah A., 1
Report publishedPulmonology
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$165
About pulmonology
Bronchopneumonia is a type of pneumonia where the inflammation affects both the bronchi and the surrounding areas of lung tissue. The disease is caused by various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, leading to symptoms such as cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. Children are particularly susceptible to this illness.
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Narayanganj Poly Clinic and General Hospital Bangladesh
143, BB Road, Narayanganj, postal code -1400, Bangladesh
Background
Abdullah is a one-year-old boy who lives with his parents in a tin-shed house in the slums of Narayanganj city. He is a cherished child for his parents. Abdullah's father works as a garment worker, but his salary is insufficient to cover the family's needs, including rent, electricity bills, and medical expenses. Abdullah has been diagnosed with bronchopneumonia and requires urgent treatment. Abdullah's father states, "We kindly ask Helpster Donors to understand our situation and assist us with the medical bills. Thank you!"
Medical history
Abdullah, a 1-year-old baby boy, was suffering from Broncho Pneumonia. Despite multiple rounds of antibiotics from the local pharmacy and government hospital, his condition was worsening. He required emergency hospitalization. Abdullah received oxygen inhalation, nebulization treatments with sulbutamol, ipratropium bromide, and budesonide, along with injectable antibiotics due to the severity of his condition. Thankfully, he is now doing well and back home, bringing joy to his parents. Abdullah's parents struggle to find the right words to express their gratitude to the Helpster Donors and the Narayanganj Polyclinic team!
Prognosis
Bronchopneumonia can cause serious complications, including respiratory failure due to impaired gas exchange, which may require the use of supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. It can also lead to sepsis, a dangerous condition where the infection spreads through the bloodstream, causing systemic inflammation and potentially fatal septic shock. The infection can cause pleurisy, which manifests as painful breathing. These complications necessitate immediate medical intervention and underscore the importance of timely treatment for bronchopneumonia.
