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Infant Chronic Lung Disease - Best Care

When it comes to taking care of babies who arrive ahead of schedule, the path may include unexpected challenges, which can consist of chronic lung disease.

Also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), this condition is defined as follows:

"...a breathing disorder in premature infants where the infants' lungs become irritated and do not develop normally. It occurs most often in low-weight infants born more than two months early," - Cincinnati Children's®

Premature babies with BPD can also experience long-term respiratory complications. In this article, we'll discuss what BPD is and how…

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