Question 1

what are the tests for transient tachypnea of the newborn?

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See below: History, examination and a chest x-ray will help to establish the diagnosis.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of transient tachypnea of the newborn?

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Transient tachypnea: Transient tachypnea is -- transient --meaning it doesn't last very long and tachypnea is elevated respiratory rate in a newborn. Normal resp. Rate in a newborn is 30-60/min.  Ttn as it is called is caused by delayed clearance of lung fluid at birth.  It is more common in c/s babies since their chest does not get a "squeeze" like a vaginal delivery.  The baby may need oxygen and ng feedings.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: transient tachypnea of the newborn?

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TTN: Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a parenchymal lung disorder characterized by pulmonary edema resulting from delayed resorption and clearance of fetal alveolar fluid. TTN is a common cause of respiratory distress in the immediate newborn period.  It is thought to be a benign, self-limited condition,

Question 4

what is the treatment for transient tachypnea of the newborn?

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See below: Normally watchful waiting. There maybe a need for oxygen.

Question 5

what does it mean if my newborn has ttn and a pneumothorax?

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TTN and PTX: TTN is transient tachypnea of the newborn. It typically will resolve with time and usually requires only supportive care. Some infants may be born with retained fluid in their lungs and natural mechanisms to balance fluids are in place. The pneumothorax or collapsed lung, may be due to delivery and pressure on the baby's chest. The treatment depends upon the extent of the pneumothorax.

Question 6

what does tachypnea mean?

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Fast breathing: Tachy - fast. Pnea - breathing. Approximately more than 20 breaths per minute in adults.

Question 7

difference between hyperpnea, dyspne and tachypnea?

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Respiratory rate: Hyperpnea: increase depth of breathing. Dyspnea: feeling of shortness of breath
tachypnea: increase respiratory rate.

Question 8

whats tachypnea mean?

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Fast breathing: Rapid rate of breathing - varies by age.

Question 9

difference between hyperpnea and tachypnea?

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Fast/deep vs. fast: Tachypnea is a rapid breathing rate (normal is between 12-20 breaths/minute).Hyperpnea is deeper and more rapid breathing than at rest as occurs, for example
with exercise. Neither rapid nor deeper breathing necessarily increases alveolar ventilation which is the amount of air that actually reaches the air sacs to deliver oxygen.  If airways are blocked fast and deep breaths dont reach air sacs.

Question 10

what is the difference between tachypnea and dyspnea?

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Fast vs short: Both terms relate to a pattern of breathing.  If you learn latin, you can figure out just about any medical term that exists.  Tachy = fast.  Pnea = lung or pulmonary or air.  Dys = abnormal.   Thus 'tachypnea' is rapid breathing.   And 'dyspnea' is abnormal breathing (objectively noted by physician)  or short of breath (subjectively noted by subject).

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