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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Definition
Common names:
  • BPD
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a lung disorder that occurs in newborn and premature infants whose lungs are not completely developed at birth. These infants require oxygen and treatment on a ventilator in order to support breathing.
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Last Updated: Dec 26, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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