Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

What is Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)?

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in the newborn, also known as hyaline membrane disease, is a common complication seen in premature babies. Babies with this condition will develop breathing difficulty and may require intensive care management. RDS can be mild or severe, the severity and progression depend mainly on lung maturity.

10 facts on child health

10 facts on child health

A child's risk of dying is highest in the first month of life.

In the first month of life safe childbirth and effective neonatal care are essential. Preterm birth, birth asphyxia and infections cause most newborn deaths. Once children have reached one month of age, and up until the age of five years, the main causes of loss of life are pneumonia, diarrhoea, and malaria. Malnutrition contributes to more than one-third of all child deaths.

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