Patient's question:
My baby was diagnosed with pneumonia caused by amniotic fluid aspiration at birth. They underwent gastric lavage and intravenous drips. At 42 days, an X-ray revealed bronchial pneumonia, and they were hospitalized for a week. Now at 67 days, my baby experiences shortness of breath in the morning. What could be the cause? Is it pneumonia again? After the drips, the condition improved, and the doctor allowed discharge. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
The baby has a history of respiratory distress syndrome since birth, which makes the baby's lung resistance slightly weaker, and then bronchopneumonia reappears. Now it is also a recovery period, occasionally coughing or wheezing. This is also the baby's recovery process. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination to rule out allergic infant cough. If it's just a simple cough, the most common cause of infant cough is the influence of cold air. The temperature difference in the air can affect the baby's respiratory mucosa, causing congestion and edema of the respiratory mucosa.