A chest x-ray performed on a neonate revealed bubbly, cystic areas throughout the lung parenchyma. This observation is indicative of which disease?
A) pneumothorax
B) pulmonary interstitial emphysema
C) pneumomediastinum
D) pneumopericardium
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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