Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
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Retained fetal lung fluid, also called transient tachypnea of the newborn, is temporary breathing difficulty that appears shortly after birth when the baby's lungs do not fully clear the fluid they held before birth. It usually resolves within the first few days of life.
Common signs: rapid breathing, nasal flaring, breathing sounds, and occasionally mild bluish discoloration that the health care staff monitors closely.
When is it assessed? It is detected during newborn care, so medical follow-up is continuous from birth.
Which specialist treats it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician observe the baby's breathing, while the gynecologist accompanies the delivery process. Parents can raise any questions with these professionals for greater peace of mind.
Data on 87 doctors who treat transient tachypnea of the newborn
Which specialist treats transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Retained fetal lung fluid is evaluated by a gynecologist during pregnancy, and a pediatrician follows up with the baby after birth. Find specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in transient tachypnea of the newborn
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Retained fetal lung fluid, also called transient tachypnea of the newborn, is temporary breathing difficulty that appears shortly after birth when the baby's lungs do not fully clear the fluid they held before birth. It usually resolves within the first few days of life.
Which doctor treats transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Retained fetal lung fluid is evaluated by a gynecologist during pregnancy, and a pediatrician follows up with the baby after birth. Find specialists.