Systematic review highlights nutritional interventions that may reduce bronchopulmonary dysplasia risk in preterm infants, suggesting further research is needed.
Key Points
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a serious lung condition affecting preterm infants that may be influenced by nutrition.
A systematic review assessed 135 studies focusing on nutritional interventions to prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia in vulnerable infants.
Several interventions, including early enteral feeding and use of mother's milk, show potential to reduce the risk of chronic lung disease.
The quality of evidence varies, indicating a need for more rigorous research on nutrition's role in preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia.