Question

If a newborn is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, is there still hope for treatment? Can the child grow up normally after treatment without any complications? How much does it cost to treat this condition?

Answer

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, also known as hyaline membrane disease, primarily affects premature babies and is related to insufficient pulmonary surfactant. This condition can lead to respiratory difficulties and hypoxia in infants. In severe cases, it may trigger hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

  1. The condition is not incurable; it can be treated by timely administration of pulmonary surfactant.
  2. The treatment costs are indeed high, with imported porcine surfactant costing approximately 8,000 yuan.
  3. As long as there is no brain hypoxia and the respiratory distress syndrome is treated properly, complications are usually avoided.