Patient's question:
Newborns breathe rapidly while sleeping, with intervals of about 3 seconds as if they are struggling for breath, accompanied by humming sounds. Their noses seem blocked. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your child should be aware of the possibility of neonatal pneumonia. The cough reflex in newborns and infants is not fully developed, so when they suffer from pneumonia, they usually do not cough as obviously as older children. Rapid breathing and the snoring sound you mentioned (which could be due to mucus in the throat) are among the symptoms of pneumonia in newborns or infants. In addition to this, you should also observe whether your child is experiencing any of the following issues. First: How is your child's feeding situation? Are there any signs of choking? Is there vomiting or spilling milk?