A 3 hour old preterm baby develop respiratory grunt and X-ray shows reticulonodular pattern. Diagnosis is
High-Yield Explanation
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