Which of the following is a respiratory complication in the newborn,especially in premature infants?

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RDS stands for Respiratory Distress Syndrome, also known as hyaline membrane disease. It is a common respiratory complication in premature infants due to their underdeveloped lungs. The infant's lungs lack sufficient surfactant, a substance that helps keep the air sacs in the lungs open. As a result, the air sacs collapse, making breathing difficult and resulting in respiratory distress. EED, NB, and LMP are not respiratory complications in newborns.

Which of the Following Is a Respiratory Complication in the Newborn,especially