Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Resources

By Allison Martin

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia BPD information for parents of babies born premature.

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease typically occurs in very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infants when the tissue of the lungs and larger air passageways are damaged as a result of oxygen toxicity and ventilation early in life. These articles provide an overview of bronchopulmanry dysplasia in preterm infants.

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD). Dr. Tom Kovesi. The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Detailed explanation of BPD for parents of preterm infants, including treatment, complications and prognosis.

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Donna Johnson RD, PhD. Gaining and Growing. Assuring Nutritional Care of Preterm Infants. University of Washington
staff.washington.edu/growing/Assess/BPD.htm
Excellent description of feeding and growth issues associated with BPD in preemies.

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