Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Infants and Newborns: What You Should Know
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a breathing disorder that affects infants and newborns. Sometimes called “blue baby syndrome”, RDS is most common in premature infants who are born approximately six weeks before their due date. Infants who experience respiratory distress lack sufficient amounts of surfactant, which is a liquid that coats the inside of the […]
