Who does bronchopulmonary dysplasia affect?

Who does bronchopulmonary dysplasia affect?

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia affects newborns and is most common among babies who were born prematurely or those who need oxygen therapy. Newborns who are especially at risk include babies who:

• Are born more than 10 weeks early.
• Weigh less than 2 pounds at birth.
• Have underdeveloped lungs or breathing problems.

It is rare for babies born after 32 weeks to develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia.