Reinitiating lung development: a novel approach in the management of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the predominant chronic lung disease in preterm infants, linked with various adverse long-term outcomes. Multiple prenatal and postnatal risk factors can impede lung development, leading to BPD. Current management of BPD relies heavily on pharmacotherapies and alterations in ventilatory strategies. However, these interventions only mitigate BPD symptoms without addressing...