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Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Introduction

Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Surfactant metabolism dysfunction is a group of genetic conditions characterized by severe breathing problems or breathing failure in infants who were born at full term. A genetic defect results in a disruption of the lipids and proteins which reduced the surface tension in the lung alveoli and allows transfer of oxgen between the lungs and the blood supply. Type 1 involves a defect in the pulmonary associated surfactant protein B (SFTPB) and due to a genetic anomaly located on chromosome 2p12-11.2. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1 is available below.

Symptoms of Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

• Respiratory insufficiency
• Respiratory distress
• Failure to thrive
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Rapid breathing
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Treatments for Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

• Lung transplants may provide a successful outcome in some patients. The condition has little if any response to surfactant treatment
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Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Complications

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• Respiratory failure
• Infant death due to breathing problems
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Causes of Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

• The genetic anomaly is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
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Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
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Misdiagnosis and Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

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Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Baby & Newborn Health Specialists:
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Hospitals & Clinics: Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
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• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Prognosis for Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

Prognosis for Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: The condition can progress rapidly and lead to infant death within weeks or months of birth.

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Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1: Broader Related Topics

• Lung conditions
• Chest conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• Infant health conditions
• Genetic conditions
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Types of Surfactant Metabolism Dysfunction, Pulmonary, 1

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