Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A respiratory disorder characterized by higher than normal respiratory rates among premature and cesarean section delivered neonates whose lungs have not fully matured. The cause is often excess fluid in the lungs, and resolution is aided by supplemental oxygen and sometimes, antibiotics.

**Synonyms:** - Retained Fetal Lung Fluid - TTN - Transitory Tachypnea of Newborn - Type II Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Wet Lung Syndrome