Patient's question:
Newborn 16 days old, respiratory rate 57, heartbeat sound between 110 and 120. Sometimes breathing may include movement of the sides of the nose. Occasionally coughs a few times. Feels short of breath and tight when nursing for a few sips. Needs to calm down for a while after feeding to feel better. Has sticky saliva with bubbles in the mouth. No bluish discoloration around the mouth and nose. Breathing shows irregular movement of the abdomen, no symptoms observed in the chest. When held in the arms with the head supported, breathing is more noticeable, but it becomes less apparent when placed on the bed. Yesterday, the doctor listened to the chest with a stethoscope in both calm and crying states, and said there were no issues. I want to ask if these symptoms are normal and if it can be ruled out as pneumonia?Doctor's answer:
According to your detailed description, it is recommended that you take your child to a regular hospital's neonatal department for a systematic and thorough examination, such as chest X-ray, blood routine tests, etc. It cannot be determined solely based on percussion and symptoms to speculate whether pneumonia is present. I hope my explanation helps you. The above is the advice for the question "Newborn, 16 days, respiratory rate 57," and I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!