How is Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN) different from RDS?
TTN is usually a temporary condition caused by delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid. Unlike RDS, which is associated with surfactant deficiency, TTN often resolves within 72 hours and is more common in full-term infants delivered by cesarean section without labor. TTN typically manifests as rapid breathing shortly after birth.
