Question
My best friend called me to say that her sister has given birth to a chubby, healthy-looking baby, but the hospital doctor diagnosed the baby with neonatal hyaline membrane disease, and she is very worried. She has been seeking medical treatment everywhere. I would like to ask, can neonatal hyaline membrane disease be cured?
Answer
Hyaline membrane disease is primarily caused by underdeveloped alveoli in the baby’s lungs. It is more common in premature infants and is mainly treated with hormone medications to help the baby mature quickly. The key to the prognosis lies in the effectiveness of the later treatment, and it is generally expected that the baby will gradually recover as they grow older.