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Transient tachypnoea of the newborn
What it is
Transient tachypnoea of the newborn comes from retained lung fluid, or from slow reabsorption of lung fluid. It is the commonest cause of respiratory distress in a term infant, and it belongs to the term or late preterm baby.
Causes and risk
The risk is cesarean section, because the child does not have enough time to clear the lung.
How it presents
Tachypnea, mild retractions, hypoxia and occasional grunting, with cyanosis, and usually without signs of severe respiratory distress.