Respiratory Development and Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Neonatal Netw. 2015;34(4):231-8. doi: 10.1891/0730-0832.34.4.231.

Abstract

Respiratory development is crucial for all newborn infants. Premature infants may be born at an early stage of development and lack sufficient surfactant production. This results in respiratory distress syndrome. This article reviews the normal fetal development of the lung as well as the disorder that develops because of an early birth.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child Development / physiology
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Lung* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung* / growth & development
  • Lung* / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Surfactants* / metabolism
  • Pulmonary Surfactants* / pharmacology
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn* / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn* / metabolism
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn* / physiopathology
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn* / therapy
  • Term Birth

Substances

  • Pulmonary Surfactants