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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (chronic lung disease of prematurity)
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- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) = chronic lung disease of prematurity - most common serious pulmonary complication of preterm birth
- Results from immature lung exposed to mechanical ventilation, supplemental oxygen, and postnatal inflammation → arrested alveolar development
- Affects mainly infants born <32 weeks; ~40% of infants born <29 weeks develop BPD
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