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What do you suggest if my new born son has fluid build up in his lungs. how bad is this?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Transient tachypnea: Transient tachypnea of newborn lasting up to 48 hours results from fluid build up or delayed fluid clearing from lungs of newborn. It occurs usually in full term babies, more often after Cesarian birth.

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Answered 5/14/2018

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