Treatment:

Your baby will be given oxygen as needed to maintain an adequate blood oxygen level. Your babyâ ' s oxygen requirement will usually be highest within a few hours after birth and then begin to decrease. Most infants with TTN improve in less than 12-24 hours.

If your baby is breathing very rapidly, feedings may be withheld. Fluids and nutrients will be given through a vein until your baby improves. Your baby may also receive antibiotics until infection is ruled out. Rarely, babies with TTN may have persistent lung problems for as long as 1 week.

Expectations (prognosis):

The condition usually goes away completely within 24 - 48 hours after delivery. Babies who have had TTN usually have no further problems associated with the condition, and do not need special care or follow-up other than their routine pediatrician visits.