All are seen in Transient Tachypnea of the newborn except
Associated with Grunting and minimal cyanosis
Associated with Rhonchi and crackles
Presence of Interlobar effusion
Early onset in neonatal period
Transient Tachypnea of the NewbornPathophysiologyClinical features*Slow resorption of lung fluid.*Pulmonary compliance -*Tidal volume -*Dead space *Disease of exclusion.*Rapid & early onset*Recovery within 3 days.*No/minimal cyanosis.*Grunting +-X ray featuresComplications*Prominent pulmonary vessel markings.*Fluid in interlobar fissure.*Overreaction.*Flat diaphragm.*Small pleural effusion*Persistent pulmonary hypeension.*Malignant TTN(severe form) Treatment - Suppoive(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Paediatrics,19thedition, pg no: 590)
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