Respiratory Distress Syndrome | Signs and Symptoms

"Respiratory Distress Syndrome known as RDS is a breathing disorder found in premature infants, the condition which is found in premature infants, the condition is because of the immaturity of the lungs and the definitely of the chemical called as surfactant in the lungs. The condition manifests in the form of rapid and shallow efforts in the baby. Also the baby has indrawing of the chest when the baby breathes and the baby manifests in the form of rapid and shallow breathing efforts. The baby makes a grunt like sound when the baby exhales and the baby has indrawing of chest when the baby breathes. Also the baby has flaring of the nostrils. These conditions are because of the condition of the lungs collapses when the baby breathes in and this condition can be treated with the use of ventilators, CPAP and artificial surfactant which helps the lungs to expand and the baby maintains oxygen levels in the body. The RDS can last from few days to a few weeks. It depends on the prematurity of the baby . If the baby is born at 24 weeks the condition can last for a few days to few weeks. However if the baby is born at 32 or 34 weeks of gestation the condition will last maximum for 2 to 3 days"