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Respiratory Disorders in the Newborn

Many respiratory disorders place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

The Respiratory System in Babies

Hyaline Membrane Disease / Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Pneumothorax

Chronic Lung Disease

Meconium Aspiration

Apnea of Prematurity

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension