# Neonatal meconium aspiration syndrome with transient Hyperreactive airways and socioeconomic challenges: a case report

## TL;DR

A newborn with meconium aspiration syndrome developed a rare breathing condition and faced challenges due to limited financial resources.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the rare occurrence of transient hyperreactive airways syndrome following meconium aspiration syndrome in a resource-limited setting.

## Key findings

- The neonate developed transient hyperreactive airways syndrome after meconium aspiration syndrome resolved.
- The patient required bronchodilators for intermittent respiratory exacerbations despite initial improvement with CPAP therapy.
- The case underscores the importance of monitoring MAS complications in resource-limited environments.

## Abstract

This report presents a unique case of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) in a neonate who developed transient hyperreactive airways syndrome (THAS), a rare complication marked by episodic bronchospasm and wheezing after MAS resolution. The patient, initially born in a private hospital in Guatemala and transferred to a community hospital due to financial constraints, improved with CPAP therapy but required bronchodilators for intermittent respiratory exacerbations. This case highlights the diverse manifestations of MAS and the need for careful monitoring of potential complications, particularly in resource-limited settings.