Patient's question:
A week ago, the child had to receive eight days of intravenous drips in the lungs. Before going home, they choked on medicine and water every time they drank, choking every single time, except for drinking milk which they didn't choke on! Afraid of getting pneumonia again.Doctor's answer:
Hello. If the child chokes when drinking water but not when drinking milk, it could be that they are fed water too quickly, or the child's pneumonia has just recovered and their throat is still sensitive. It could also be that there is secretions, making it easier to choke when drinking water or milk. It is essential to hold the child up and gently pat their back if they choke on water or milk. If it is newborn pneumonia, drinking water or milk can easily cause choking, and there may also be symptoms of spitting up.