Patient's question:
At seven months, the baby always hears breathing sounds while taking a nap, and sometimes there's a snoring sound from their nose. However, when checked, there's no mucus in the nose. Doctor, what could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
If the baby has been experiencing symptoms similar to snoring since birth, without fever or cough, it may be related to laryngeal hypoplasia in newborns. The recurrence of congenital laryngeal stridor is mainly caused by calcium deficiency, leading to incomplete development of laryngeal cartilage. For this condition, in mild cases where breathing is not obstructed, the condition will gradually improve with the digestion of calcium and vitamin D. If breathing is obstructed, the condition is very serious, with symptoms such as cyanosis and choking. It is recommended to visit the pediatric department of a hospital for diagnosis.