Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease primarily affecting premature infants, especially those who required prolonged mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy after birth. In pediatric medical and ultrasound contexts, BPD is characterized by abnormal lung development, inflammation, and scarring, leading to persistent respiratory symptoms and oxygen dependence. Ultrasound can indirectly assess the impact of BPD on cardiac function, such as signs of pulmonary hypertension.
Early diagnosis and management of BPD are crucial for improving long-term outcomes for these vulnerable infants. Pediatricians and neonatologists utilize a multidisciplinary approach, including respiratory support, nutritional optimization, and medications, to manage BPD. Ultrasound may aid in evaluating associated cardiovascular complications like right ventricular strain in children with severe BPD, making “pediatric lung disease ultrasound” and “BPD diagnosis” key search terms.
