Chronic Lung Disease Chronic Lung Disease, also known as Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), is a generalised term for long term respiratory problem in premature babies. These babies may have fragile lungs that aren't fully developed and so require extra oxygen or the use of a mechanical ventilator in order to breathe. To book an assessment or for more information please email office@manchesterneurophysio.co.uk call 0161 883 0066 . ← Previous Chronic lung disease Next → Effects of Chronic lung disease