A 32-year-old woman gives birth to a premature male infant at 28 weeks gestation. The delivery was via emergency cesarean section due to concerns about fetal distress. The infant is transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) immediately after birth.Upon assessment, the neonate exhibits rapid and labored breathing, with a respiratory rate 32-year-old woman gives birth to a premature male infant at 28 weeks gestation. The delivery was via emergency cesarean section due to concerns about fetal distress. The infant is transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) immediately after birth.
Upon assessment, the neonate exhibits rapid and labored breathing, with a respiratory rate exceeding 60 breaths per minute. The chest wall retractions are prominent, and there is a noticeable grunting sound during expiration. Physical examination reveals cyanosis of the lips and extremities. The infant's chest X-ray shows a reticulogranular appearance with decreased lung volumes, indicating a "ground-glass" appearance.
Given the premature birth and the clinical presentation, what is the most likely diagnosis for this neonate?