Patient's question:
Age: 20My daughter sleeps a nap every night, but she always wakes up. It's like she has a stuffy nose, as if she can't breathe properly, and she keeps tossing and turning. She also gets fussy. What could be the reason? Is it related to me smoking? I'm currently changing her diaper while smoking, but I don't smoke much—only two or three cigarettes a day. What's going on here? Is it urgent? Is it serious? Can it heal on its own?
Doctor's answer:
The baby may again experience nasal congestion due to the cold air in autumn. It is recommended to visit the department of otolaryngology for a thorough examination. At this time, the baby may be lacking in vitamin D or calcium, which can lead to rickets. The symptoms mainly include night sweats, restlessness, irritability, and even changes in bone structure. It is important to get more sun exposure and take vitamin AD drops and calcium supplements for regular preventive measures against rickets. We suggest you go to the pediatric hospital's health department to have your baby undergo a health check-up!