Patient's question:
The baby is now one and a half months old. When sleeping, it often seems like she is snoring. What could be the reason for this? This condition seems to have existed since birth. How should it be treated?Past treatment history and effectiveness: Haven't gone to the hospital yet.
Desired help: I just want to understand what might be causing this situation—is it phlegm in the throat or nasal congestion?
Doctor's answer:
A one-month-old baby may snore while sleeping, indicating that the child has a stuffy nose or secretions in the pharynx, which are mostly caused by nasal secretions flowing back into the pharynx. Therefore, please pay attention to preventing colds when the child is sleeping. Except in one case, if the child's "snoring" is more noticeable when lying flat and disappears when semi-reclined, it is likely due to congenital laryngeal stridor caused by underdeveloped laryngeal cartilage. This usually resolves on its own between one to two years of age. In the meantime, the child can be given some calcium and cod liver oil, and regular sun exposure can also help.Recommendation: If the child truly has phlegm in their throat, regardless of changes in their position, the snoring sound will not change with position. In this case, treatment is indeed necessary. You can give the child some Houzao Powder to expel phlegm. If the phlegm is particularly excessive, it is necessary to seek medical attention.