Patient's question:
Born at 7 a.m. on October 30, amniotic fluid pollution III degree (meconium), placenta aging, full-term cesarean section. After birth, suction and oxygen were performed, and the doctor said that all scores were good. The doctor was later sent to the intensive care unit, monitored and treated for neonatal pneumonia, with nasal tube oxygenation and incubator.Doctor's answer:
Meconium aspiration pneumonia can cause more severe respiratory and ventilatory dysfunction, often more serious than amniotic fluid aspiration pneumonia. Some babies may not be severely affected at birth, only experiencing mild hypoxia and tachypnea. The condition typically worsens significantly within 2-3 days because initially, only meconium particles block the airways, but a few days later, chemical inflammation caused by meconium leads to widespread lung damage. Meconium aspiration pneumonia is a serious neonatal disease. Generally, hospitalization is required for about 3 to 4 weeks. If there is no severe cerebral hypoxia, most lung inflammation can be completely absorbed without long-term consequences. However, if a large amount of meconium is aspirated, lung damage can be more severe, potentially affecting the respiratory and pulmonary defense mechanisms.