Question
A friend’s baby just gave birth, and was diagnosed with increased lung texture in both lungs, with multiple small spots and patchy blurring visible in both lungs. It is a case of newborn wet lung. The heart rate and breathing are normal, there is no coughing, and the crying sound is very normal. The baby has been in an incubator. What is the X-ray presentation of newborn wet lung?
Answer
The X-ray presentation of newborn wet lung typically shows increased lung texture and multiple small spots and patchy blurring in both lungs. This condition is mainly seen in full-term and post-term neonates, with more male infants affected than female infants. Patients may have a history of intrauterine distress or birth asphyxia. In cases with mild symptoms, there may be increased breathing rate, cyanosis of the lips, but normal response, loud crying, and no impact on feeding. In more severe cases, breathing can reach over 100 times per minute, with prominent cyanosis, moaning, and poor response, with no eating or crying.