Which respiratory problem is experienced by premature infants due to lack of surfactant in their lungs?

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Surfactant works to keep alveoli expanded so that oxygen can be exchanged for carbon dioxide.Lack of surfactant leads the alveoli to shrivel up preventing diffusion of gases across the alveolar membrane.Lack of surfactant does not affect diaphragm function,hemoglobin levels,or respiratory muscle strength.

Which Respiratory Problem Is Experienced by Premature Infants Due to Lack