Respiratory distress of newborn

Definition

Respiratory distress of newborn is a condition of the newborn marked by dyspnoea with cyanosis, which can also show dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the supresternal notch or costal margins. The disease is frequently occurred to premature infants, children of diabetic mothers, and infants delievered by ceasarean section, and sometimes with no apparent predisposing cause. Pneumonia, delayed adaptation, meconium aspiration syndrome, respiratory distress syndrome and apnea are common causes of the disease.

Exclusions

• Respiratory failure of newborn

Subcategories (3)