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What causes respiratory distress in newborns?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 28 Nov 2025
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Respiratory distress in newborns can result from prematurity, underdeveloped lungs, infections, congenital lung or heart conditions, or meconium aspiration. Prompt evaluation is essential to identify the cause and start appropriate treatment.

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