Sunday, January 29, 2012

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia


  • A condition, seen usually in premature babies as a result of respiratory distress syndrome, requiring prolonged treatment with oxygen beyond the age of 28 days.
  • The babies have overexpanded lungs, which on X-rays show characteristic changes.
  • Management consists of oxygen support and treating infections.
  • Recovery is slow, sometimes over several years, but most babies do recover.

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