Patient's question:
My baby was born via cesarean section, and there was amniotic fluid in both the lungs and mouth. The baby was diagnosed with wet lung. The baby was placed in an incubator for care, and the hospital doctor said that the amniotic fluid in the lungs would be absorbed within one or two days. I would like to ask how to care for a baby with wet lung?Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent,Your baby has wet lung, also known as transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN), respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), or type II respiratory distress syndrome. It is a self-limiting condition.
After birth, the baby may experience temporary respiratory distress, which is somewhat similar to respiratory distress syndrome and meconium aspiration syndrome. However, it is more common in full-term infants or those born via cesarean section. The symptoms usually resolve quickly, and the prognosis is good.