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January 17, 2026 / mohammed looti

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): Causes & Treatment

Introduction and Definition of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease primarily affecting premature infants, resulting from injury to the developing lung structure. It represents a significant morbidity challenge in modern neonatology, serving as the most common chronic respiratory complication of extreme prematurity. The condition is characterized by abnormal development of the […]

January 17, 2026 / mohammed looti

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Outcomes & Long-Term Health

Introduction to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) represents a complex, chronic lung disease primarily affecting premature infants who required significant respiratory support, often involving prolonged mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen exposure shortly after birth. Defined by the persistent need for oxygen at 28 days postnatal age or 36 weeks postmenstrual age, BPD is not […]