Patient's question:
All symptoms: The child did not cry out loud one week after birth.Onset time and cause: The child did not cry out loud one week after birth, and an echocardiogram showed some defects.
Treatment status: The doctor advised home observation.
Help needed: Will this affect the child's future development? What are some good treatment methods?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, when a child cries suddenly and experiences apnea, it is medically referred to as "apnea syndrome" or "breathing pause syndrome," commonly known as "holding one's breath." It is a common episodic neurosis in infants and young children. Sometimes, the child may suddenly turn purple and be unable to cry, and in severe cases, breathing obstruction may occur, leading to suffocation. This situation often leaves parents helpless, and if rescue is not timely, it can result in serious consequences. The best course of action is to place the child flat on a bed, unbutton the collar to keep the airway clear; gently blow on the child's face to reduce brain hypoxia; and pat the soles of the feet or the back.