Due to the higher incidence of<unk>  in infants delivered by caesarean section, it has been postulated that it could result from a delayed absorption of fetal lung fluid from the pulmonary lymphatic system. The increased fluid in the lungs leads to increased airway resistance and reduced lung compliance. It is thought this could be from lower levels of circulating catecholamines after a caesarean section, which are believed to be necessary to alter the function of the ENaC channel to absorb excess fluid from the lungs. Pulmonary immaturity has also been proposed as a causative factor. Levels of phosphatidylglycerol (an indicator of lung maturity) were found to be negative in certain<unk> s Mild surfactant deficiency has also been suggested as a causative factor.
Transient tachypnea of the newborn
Infantile apnea
Ichthyosis prematurity syndrome
Infant respiratory distress syndrome
Apnea of prematurity
Respiratory bronchiolitis
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome