Patient's question:
Medical Description: A newborn who just turned one month old has a slightly stuffy nose when breathing. It's unlikely to be a cold, as if it were, he would have probably had a fever a few days ago. I gave him some children's cold medicine, but I don't know if it's working. He also has some dry coughing and spitting up milk. He's been spitting up quite a bit lately. What could be the reason?History of Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered.
Desired Help: Consult an expert to see if my child's symptoms are due to a cold or some other discomfort.
Doctor's answer:
For a child in this situation, it is important to wait and see.Suggestions: When feeding the child, use the correct posture. Avoid letting the child eat too quickly while nursing. Pause breastfeeding in the middle to pat the child's back, as some infants accumulate a lot of gas in their stomachs, which can cause discomfort and lead to significant vomiting. It is crucial to burp the child after feeding. Use an empty-handed palm to gently vibrate and pat the child's back; this will make the child feel much more comfortable. Some children may still vomit 20 minutes or half an hour after feeding. For these children, it may be necessary to burp them one to two, or even three times after feeding, as a single burp may not be fully effective. If the burping still doesn't work, it is best to take the child to the hospital for further examination by a doctor.