Patient's question:
My little girl is almost three months old now. She's so chubby and adorable. Everyone in the family adores her, especially her grandmother, who sleeps holding her close. Her mother can't even get a chance to hold her.But lately, my mother said the baby's breathing sounds very loud when she sleeps, like snoring, with loud snorts. Sometimes her little face turns bright red. It really scared her.
What kind of help is needed: What could be the reason for the baby's rapid and snorting breathing?
Doctor's answer:
The breathing of a newborn is a bit faster, with about forty breaths per minute. One inhale and one exhale count as one breath. The baby making such sounds is mostly due to underdeveloped trachea. After the full moon, supplement the baby with fish oil. Give them water to drink. If the baby has a stuffy nose, you can relieve it by applying a warm towel to the nose or squeezing a few drops of breast milk to soften the nasal mucus. Let the baby sleep on their side. It will naturally improve as they grow older.