The Relationship of Blood Prolactin, Cortisol and Thyroid Hormones in Prematural Newborns with Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is one of the most common diseases in premature newborns. RDS and related complications are a major cause of mortality and morbidity of premature infants [2]. RDS classically begins in the first 6 hours of life with tachypnea, dyspnea, intercostal retractions, grunting, nasal flaring, and cyanosis. It is a disease characterized by increased oxygen requirement in premature infants. Typical radiological findings accompanied by this clinical picture. There are many etiologic factors, the most important etiological factor is the gestation week. The frequency of RDS increases as gestational age decreases.