Catalog

Chronic lung disease with surfactant disorder

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Link to WHO Definition

Chronic lung disease with surfactant disorder – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1209799865

Surfactant dysfunction disorders are due to genetic mutations resulting in abnormalities in surfactant protein synthesis and/or function that leading to chronic respiratory problems. Respiratory problems may present at birth with respiratory failure or develop over time manifesting as paediatric or adult onset chronic interstitial lung disease.