Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants (RDS)

Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants, also known as hyaline membrane disease, is related to adult respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and has symptoms including apnea, cheyne-stokes respiration and coughing. An important gene associated with Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infants is SFTPB (Surfactant Protein B), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Infectious disease and Metabolism of proteins. The drugs Iron and Hydrocortisone have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include lung and bone marrow, and related phenotypes are hypoxemia and atelectasis