True, we can cure things that we couldn't before. Even things like the common cold used to be deadly.
No... Down Syndrome is a chromosome deficiency that happens during conception when a spem and egg fertilize. Sometimes the X and Y Chromosomes don't add up correctly and can (sadly) cause this deficiency. Water in the mother's lungs can cause pneumonia which can potentially harm the fetus due to lack of oxygen. But this cannot cause down Syndrome. Water in the baby's lungs will also not cause Down Syndrome.
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A disease is a pathophysiological response to internal or external factors. A disorder is a disruption to regular bodily structure and function. A syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms associated with a specific health-related cause.