Postnatal corticosteroids to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia: balancing benefits and risks. A narrative review

Postnatal corticosteroids to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia: balancing benefits and risks. A narrative review

Gustavo Rocha

Department of Neonatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal

Gustavo Rocha

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*Correspondence: Gustavo Rocha. Email: [email protected]

Abstract

This review analyzes the beneficial and adverse effects of corticosteroids used in the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, aiming to provide clinicians with evidence-based information.

Keywords:  Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Budesonide. Corticosteroids. Dexamethasone. Hydrocortisone.

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