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Transient tachypnea of the newborn

Transient tachypnea of the newborn

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Transient tachypnea of the newborn is a temporary difficulty breathing characterized by rapid breathing. It caused by retained fluid in the lungs and seen most commonly in full term infants born by Cesarean section.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Newborn and infant diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Symptoms

Rapid breathing
Skin turning blue
Grunting breaths
Hyperventilating

Other treatments

Oxygen supplementation

Tests

Blood culture
Complete blood count

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