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Medical Conditions - Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn

Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN) is a rare but serious medical condition that affects newborns. It occurs when the blood vessels in the lungs do not properly expand after birth, leading to a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. It can lead to symptoms such as rapid breathing, cyanosis, and difficulty feeding.

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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn - Causes and Treatment

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn is a serious breathing condition that causes oxygen deficiency in newborns. Read this article to know more.

4 min readJanuary 6, 2023