Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
About the disease & condition
TTN is temporary rapid breathing in newborns due to delayed clearance of lung fluid.
Known symptoms
- Fast breathing
- Mild chest retractions
- Grunting
- Mild oxygen requirement
Known causes
- Cesarean delivery
- Early-term birth
- Delayed lung fluid absorption
- Maternal diabetes
Care
- Oxygen support
- Monitoring in NICU
- Observation
- Supportive care
