Hyaline Membrane Disease

Hyaline Membrane Disease is a disorder that primarily affects newborn babies. It is also known as Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) because the main symptom of this disease is difficulty breathing.

Hyaline Membrane Disease occurs due to a lack of surfactant produced in the lungs. The surfactant is necessary so that the lung sacs (alveoli) can function properly and do not close after exhalation. If a newborn does not have enough surfactant, the lungs may not be able to function properly and respiratory failure may occur.

The main risk factors for developing Hyaline Membrane Disease are prematurity and low birth weight. Also, mothers who give birth prematurely may not have had enough time for their fetus to produce enough surfactant.

Symptoms of Hyaline Membrane Disease include difficulty breathing, rapid and shallow breathing, cyanosis (blueness of the skin and mucous membranes), and weakness and fatigue.

Treatment for Hyaline Membrane Disease involves keeping the newborn breathing until his lungs begin to function properly. This may require the use of mechanical ventilation or oxygen therapy. Drugs that help stimulate surfactant production may also be used.

Overall, the prognosis for most newborns with Hyaline Membrane Disease is good if treatment is started quickly and correctly. However, in severe cases, when respiratory failure is too severe, the disease can lead to serious complications and even death.

In conclusion, Hyaline Membrane Disease is a serious condition that requires immediate and proper treatment. Symptoms of this disorder may appear in newborn babies, especially those born prematurely or with low birth weight. If your child has difficulty breathing or other breathing-related symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Hyaline Membrane Disease is a disease characterized by damage to the lungs, as well as the abdominal organs and heart. It appears as fluid accumulation in the lungs and is usually associated with prematurity or severe respiratory distress syndrome.

Causes. The disease occurs as a result of infection with amniotic fluid, which has a high content of lecithin and other phospholipids.

The main predisposing factors also include intrauterine infection, previous asphyxia and aspiration syndrome

Symptoms Characteristic symptoms include insufficient spontaneous breathing in the infant and abnormal bloating. A severe cough with a hint of wheezing and a weakened reaction to attempts to feed the child are also noticeable. With intercostal edema, protrusion of the costal arches is observed. Older children also experience decreased appetite, fatigue, weakness, and others. Sick children are pale. Usually shortness of breath and pale skin develop. Hemoglobin levels drop. There is a risk of damage to the nervous system, which may result in the risk of developing hydrocephalus.