What are the Causes of Chronic Lung Diseases in Children?
The causes of chronic lung diseases in children vary depending on the specific condition. For asthma, common causes include genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as exposure to allergens and pollutants. BPD is typically caused by the combination of premature birth and the treatments required to manage respiratory distress. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene.
