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What is the definition or description of: newborn respiratory distress?
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Newborn respiratory: Newborn respiratory distress occurs mainly in premature newborns with immature lungs. Their lungs are unable to produce surfactant. Surfactant is important in maintaining surface tension of the lungs.
Answered 4/27/2017
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