Sometimes premature babies suffer from respiratory distress syndrome. What substance would you administer in a breathing tube to the infant?

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Surfactant is a substance that helps to keep the alveoli in the lungs from collapsing. Premature babies often do not produce enough surfactant, leading to respiratory distress syndrome. Administering surfactant through a breathing tube can help improve breathing and prevent further complications. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs would not directly treat respiratory distress syndrome. Hydrocortisone may be used in some cases of respiratory distress syndrome, but it is not the first-line treatment and is not administered through a breathing tube.

Sometimes Premature Babies Suffer from Respiratory Distress Syndrome