Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Respiratory distress syndrome in neonates is a condition in which the newborn, especially the premature infant, has trouble breathing because the lungs have not yet fully matured.
When it appears: It usually presents in the first hours of life and constitutes a situation that requires specialized hospital care.
Manifestations that are observed: Rapid or labored breathing, grunting when breathing, retraction of the chest, and a bluish coloring of the skin are signs that the health team monitors closely.
Who treats it? The neonatologist and the pediatrician are the specialists who manage this condition within the hospital setting. In the face of any respiratory difficulty in a newborn, urgent medical evaluation is essential.
Data on 1,021 doctors who treat neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Which specialist treats neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is typically managed by a pediatrician or a neonatologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can search for available specialists and schedule your visit.
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Doctors specialized in neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Frequently asked questions
What is neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
Respiratory distress syndrome in neonates is a condition in which the newborn, especially the premature infant, has trouble breathing because the lungs have not yet fully matured.
Which doctor treats neonatal respiratory distress syndrome?
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is typically managed by a pediatrician or a neonatologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can search for available specialists and schedule your visit.