Patient's question:
My baby is a 34-week premature infant who stayed in the hospital for 46 days. Now, he is two months and four days old. On October 29th, he was discharged, and on the day of discharge, I noticed that his breathing was particularly rapid, and the sound of his breathing was a bit like snoring in adults. His breathing rate was about 47-50 times per minute. I immediately consulted the head of the ward where my baby was hospitalized and sent her a video. The doctor said it was called stridor and advised me to increase the dosage of digestive vitamin D. She recommended taking 800 units of vitamin D daily. Following the doctor's instructions at discharge, I was already taking one vitamin D and one vitamin AD tablet per day, but I added an extra 400 units of vitamin D. However, 20 days have passed, and his breathing is still rapid, and the sound of his breathing is still loud. I searched online and found that excessive intake of digestive vitamin D can lead to chronic poisoning. My baby is only two months and four days old, and I don't know if taking 800 units of vitamin D and one vitamin AD tablet daily is problematic! In addition to his rapid and loud breathing, sometimes it feels like he can't catch his breath, but there is no bluish discoloration of the mouth or nose. Is this a problem? What kind of tests should I do?Doctor's answer:
According to the clinical symptoms of your baby that you have purchased, there is no need to worry excessively. Since the normal respiratory rate of newborns is faster than that of adults, it can reach 40 to 60 times per minute. If the respiratory rate of a newborn is below 60 times per minute while in a quiet state, it may indicate rapid breathing. If the child does not have symptoms such as fever, cough, coughing up phlegm, shortness of breath, or cyanosis, there is no need to worry excessively. Close and careful observation is sufficient. It is recommended to take vitamin D3 according to the dosage indicated in the instructions, while also increasing the time spent in sunlight.The above is the advice for this issue. It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!