Chronic lung disease in infants
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Chronic lung disease in infants
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Chronic lung disease affects the lungs of newborns, especially those born early (prematurely). Chronic lung disease—also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)—results from damage to parts of the newborn's lungs. The damaged lung tissue traps air or collapses, fills with fluid, and produces extra mucus.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kimberly Dow, MD, FRCPC - Neonatology |
| Last Updated | May 15, 2007 |
| Last updated: | May 15, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Kimberly Dow, MD, FRCPC - Neonatology |
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