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With twin sisters, could one have bpd (through genetics) but not the other?
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BPD is mostly often associated with the use of mechanical ventilation in the management of premature infants. It is not a genetic disease and often one twin is less severe than the other twin. Birthweight and Birth history would provide more details.
Answered 3/29/2022
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Yes. Twins may be born with lungs at different stages of maturation. It would be more applicable to fraternal twins than identical twins.
Answered 3/30/2022
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