Most common cause of respiratory distress after bih in first 24 hours is -: (A) Neonatal sepsis, (B) Meconium aspiration, (C) Bacterial pneumonia, (D) Air embolism
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Meconium aspiration o Most common cause of respiratory distress in a term or post-term neonate -4 Meconium aspiration. o Most common cause of respiratory distress in a preterm infant --> hyaline membrane disease.