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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001088.htm#Alternative%20Names
Babies who have experienced BPD are at a greater risk for developing recurrent respiratory infections requiring hospitalization (see pneumonia). Many of the cystic changes of the airways (bronchioles) that occur in babies with bronchopulmonary dysplasia are permanent.
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Hi all... JUst simple lil question...how fast can pts with BPD get pnuemonia?
Reason for question? Infant has had been in hosp. 3x's w/ no dx of such...x-ray done...it looks like it popped up overnight!!!