Table 1: Spectrum of diagnosis of cases with respiratory distress.
Etiology of NRD |
Frequency |
Percent |
Early neonatal infection |
114 |
68.60% |
Transient tachypnea |
51 |
30.70% |
Congenital heart defects |
30 |
18% |
Surgical conditions |
16 |
9.60% |
Hyaline membrane disease |
15 |
9% |
Birth Asphyxia |
10 |
6% |
Neurological causes |
8 |
4.80% |
Anemia |
6 |
3.60% |
Meconium aspiration syndrome |
4 |
2.40% |
Esophageal reflux |
2 |
1.20% |