Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A condition of the newborn marked by dyspnea with cyanosis, heralded by such prodromal signs as dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the suprasternal notch or costal margins, mostly frequently occurring in premature infants, children of diabetic mothers, and infants delivered by cesarean section, and sometimes with no apparent predisposing cause.

Synonyms:

None

Broader Topics:

Infant, Premature, Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiration Disorders

Narrower Topics:

Hyaline Membrane Disease

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