Transient tachypnea of the newborn * The clinical case given above indicates the likely diagnosis of transient tachynea of the newborn, which is otherwise called Respiratory distress syndrome type II. * It is characterized by the early onset of dyspnea with chest retractions, expiratory grunting and cyanosis. Neonates usually recover within 3 days. * The syndrome is believed to be secondary to slow absorption of fetal lung fluid resulting in decreased pulmonary compliance and tidal volume. * The distinctive feature of transient tachypnea of the newborn from hyaline membrane disease is sudden recovery of the infants and the absence of a radiographic reticulogranular pattern on CXR.