Transient tachypnea - newborn

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TTN; Wet lungs - newborns; Retained fetal lung fluid; Transient RDS

Newborns with TTN have respiratory problems soon after birth (within 1-2 hours). These “problems” usually consist of some combination of rapid, noisy breathing (grunting), and/or the use of extra muscles to breathe (flaring nostrils, or movements between the ribs or breastbone known as “retractions”).

The mother’s pregnancy and labor history are important to make the diagnosis. A chest x-ray may be taken to eliminate other causes of respiratory problems. A blood count (CBC) and blood culture may be drawn to try to rule out infection.

TTN is usually diagnosed after monitoring your baby for 1-2 days.

Review Date: 12/04/2006
Reviewed By: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.