Pediatrics Which one of the following is true of hyaline membrane disease of the newborn – A Prematurity provides relative protection of the occurrence B Maternal steroid exposure increase severity of the disease C Phosphatidyl glycerol estimation is a reliable method of diagnosis D Surfactant increases the surface tension of a lveoli π‘ Explanation Which one of the following is true of hyaline membrane disease of the newborn - β Correct Answer: C. Phosphatidyl glycerol estimation is a reliable method of diagnosis