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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
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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