Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Video

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that affects infants. It mostly affects premature infants who need oxygen therapy (oxygen given through nasal prongs, a mask, or a breathing tube). Infants who develop BPD usually:

Are born more than 10 weeks before their due dates
Weigh less than 2 pounds, or about 1,000 grams, at birth
Have breathing problems at birth
Have an infection during or shortly after birth

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