I. Immaturity of the lungs: neonatal perspective - development of the lung

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Despite dramatic improvement in the three past decades in the perinatal care hyaline membrane disease and RDS continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality of premature babies accounting 28-70% of neonatal deaths. Immaturity of the lungs is the main predisposing factor for development of chronic lung disease in as many as 20% of survivors. Therefore, maturation of the lungs is still a primary concern for the obstetrician who is taking care of the pregnant women as well, as for the neonatologist responsible for the care of the newborn baby.

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