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Respiratory Distress Syndrome

  Respiratory Distress Syndrome refers to a condition in newborn babies which causes severe difficulty in breathing. It is due to a lack of surfactant production in the newborn. Commonly, respiratory distress syndrome occurs in premature babies who have immature lungs.  

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