Which condition may also be associated with transient tachypnea of the newborn?

Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a common respiratory condition that occurs in newborns, often characterized by rapid breathing shortly after birth. It is associated with a delay in the clearance of pulmonary fluid and is more frequently observed in certain perinatal situations.

Meconium aspiration syndrome is indeed one of the conditions that can be associated with TTN. When a newborn inhales a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs before or during delivery, it can lead to respiratory issues, including increased work of breathing and potential airway obstruction. The presence of meconium can also contribute to inflammation and infection-like changes in the lung tissue, exacerbating the respiratory distress and potentially giving rise to signs resembling TTN.

In contrast, diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, and placenta previa can have various impacts on maternal and fetal health, but they do not have the same direct association with TTN as meconium aspiration syndrome does. While maternal diabetes may affect the fetal environment and cause other neonatal complications such as hypoglycemia, its link to TTN is not as strong. Preeclampsia primarily influences placental function and fetal growth issues but is not typically associated with the specific pulmonary fluid clearance