Hyaline Membranes

Hyaline membranes are loose or dense eosinophilic masses that cover the walls of the alveoli, alveolar ducts, and sometimes respiratory bronchioles in hyaline membrane disease of the newborn.

Hyaline membranes consist of hemoglobin, fibrin, nucleo- and mucoproteins. They are formed as a result of damage to the alveolar epithelium and the release of blood plasma components into the lumen of the alveoli.

Hyaline membrane disease is a serious disease of premature infants caused by immature lungs. The presence of hyaline membranes leads to disruption of gas exchange in the lungs and the development of respiratory failure. Timely therapy, including artificial ventilation, can improve the prognosis for this disease.

Hyaline membranes are loose or dense masses that line the walls of the alveoli and respiratory bronchioles in the lungs of newborns. They consist of hemoglobin, fibrin and nucleoproteins, as well as mucoproteins. Hyaline membranes may be dense or loose, depending on the severity of the disease.

Hyaline membranes are one of the symptoms of hyaline membrane disease. This disease occurs in newborns and is characterized by damage to the alveoli of the lungs. With this disease, hyaline membranes appear on the walls of the alveoli. These membranes are composed of proteins such as hemoglobin, fibrin and mucoproteins.

Symptoms of hyaline membrane include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and decreased oxygen levels in the blood. Treatment for hyaline membranes includes the use of antibiotics and other medications. Mechanical ventilation may also be required.