A 3 hour old preterm baby develop respiratory grunt and X-ray shows reticulonodular pattern. Diagnosis is: (A) Hyaline membrane disease, (B) Transient tachypnea of newborn, (C) Meconium aspiration syndrome, (D) All of the above
Answer is A. Hyaline membrane disease Respiratory distress occurs in the first 6 hours of life Tachypnoea,retractions,cyanosis,grunting,decreased air entry are seen X ray:reticulogranular pattern,ground glass opacity,low lung volume,air bronchogram Ref : ESSENTIAL PEDIATRICS,O.P.GHAI, PG NO:143, 7th edition