chest x ray

What Conditions Can Be Diagnosed?

A chest X-ray can help diagnose various conditions in neonates, including:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Common in premature infants, characterized by a lack of surfactant in the lungs.
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN): A temporary condition often seen in full-term neonates, characterized by increased breathing rate.
Pneumonia: Infection of the lungs that can severely impact a newborn's health.
Pneumothorax: Air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall.
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH): A birth defect where abdominal organs move into the chest cavity.
Congenital Heart Defects: Structural abnormalities in the heart present from birth.

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