Causes
Several factors contribute to BPD, including:
- Immature lungs
- Baby receives a high concentrations of oxygen for long periods of time
- Baby is put on a ventilator—a breathing machine—for an extended time period
- Infections
- Pneumonia
Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. The following factors increase your child’s chances of developing BPD:
- Collapsed lung
- Premature birth
- High blood pressure
- Congenital heart disease (eg, patent ductus arteriosus)
- Tracheomalacia
- Subglottic stenosis
- Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)—a lung disorder often affecting premature babies that causes difficulty with breathing
- Any severe illness requiring oxygen therapy and/or the use of a ventilator
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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