Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a mild and passing breathing difficulty that can appear in the first hours of life, related to the slow clearance of the fluid that filled the lungs before birth.
How it presents: It is usually noticed as faster-than-usual breathing in the newborn, which tends to improve over a short period.
Common causes: It is associated with the slower reabsorption of lung fluid after birth, and is more frequent in some deliveries.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician and the neonatologist are the ones who monitor the newborn's breathing and decide on the appropriate follow-up. If a baby breathes rapidly or with effort, the prudent thing is to have a professional evaluate it right away.
Specialties that treat transient tachypnea of the newborn
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in transient tachypnea of the newborn
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a mild and passing breathing difficulty that can appear in the first hours of life, related to the slow clearance of the fluid that filled the lungs before birth.
Which doctor treats transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn is usually treated by specialists in pediatrician.