Question
Today’s examination of the baby revealed a 15% lung compression. Can a newborn with 15% lung compression be treated?
Answer
This condition is suspected to be newborn hyaline membrane disease rather than pneumothorax. Pneumothorax is usually caused by trauma or congenital abnormalities of the trachea and pleura, but the most common cause in premature infants is still newborn hyaline membrane disease, which is characterized by a deficiency of pulmonary surfactant. Newborn hyaline membrane disease originates from underdeveloped lungs at birth, with insufficient pulmonary surfactant, and is more common in premature infants. Once the level of pulmonary surfactant reaches a sufficient level, the hyaline membrane disease can heal.