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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a significant respiratory illness affecting preterm infants, characterized by the need for supplemental oxygen or respiratory support due to lung injury. The document outlines the definitions, severity classifications, and risk factors associated with BPD, emphasizing the impact of gestational age on incidence and outcomes. It also discusses the multifactorial etiology of BPD, including antenatal and postnatal influences on lung development and injury.
- Author
- Gabriel Alejandro Borrero Villavicencio
- Language
- EN