Preemie Illnesses & Conditions

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that develops in premature infants that require prolonged o....

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Osteopenia of prematurity

Osteopenia of prematurity is a condition where there is a decreased amount of essential minerals, calci....

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Cleft Lip/ Palate

A cleft lip is a birth defect identified by the gap that is found on the upper lip.. As for a cleft palate, the gap is f....

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Intestinal Atresia

Intestinal atresia refers to a bowel obstruction that is caused by the abnormal development of the bowel. This blockage ....

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a serious lung condition that develops in premature infants that require prolonged o....

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Tracheoesophageal fistula

Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) refers to a condition where the trachea (commonly known as the windpipe) is abnormally c....

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Respiratory distress syndrome

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder resulting form the lungs not producing enough surfactant. Th....

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Apnea of prematurity

Apnea refers to an episode where a person stops breathing for more than 20 seconds. This condition is c....

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Subglottic Stenosis

Subglottic stenosis is a narrowing of the airway in the area between the vocal cords and the trachea, at the narrowest p....

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