Press Releases from Infasurf (2 total)
Treating Infant Respiratory Distress Disorders with Pulmonary Surfactants
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New York, U.S.:Infants who experience respiratory distress disorders are commonly treated with pulmonary surfactants. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a condition in which the lungs are not fully developed and the infant has trouble breathing on his or her own. This is due to insufficient amounts of surfactant, which is a naturally occurring substance that coats the lungs and allows them to function properly. Infants who are born…
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ("Blue Baby Syndrome") in Infants
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New York, U.S.: Infants who are born prematurely are sometimes diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), also known as "blue baby syndrome". The condition is caused by a lack of surfactant, which is a naturally occurring substance that helps the lungs function properly. Surfactant is usually produced just a few weeks before birth. When premature infants -- born around six weeks before their due date -- don' t…
