NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Facts About Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Clear, easy to understand presentation on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease affecting pre-maturely born babies, usually occurring in the first 4 weeks after birth. Unless diagnosed and treated early, this condition can affect other parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys, brain, stomach, intestines, and eyes. Explains the causes of the condition, stages in its progression, organs that may effected, who is at risk, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatments, and more. Contains links to other online resources.