Transient tachypnea of newborn characterised by ________: (A) Common in preterm infants, (B) Air bronchogram is seen, (C) Respiratory distress resolves in > 10days, (D) Inter lobar fissure effusion is present
Answer is D. The exact cause of transient tachypnea in newborns isn&;t always known. The condition may be caused by the inability of the newborn&;s lungs to expel or absorb amniotic fluid during and following delivery. Babies born by cesarean delivery are more likely to develop this condition. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition