What could be the reason for your child's slightly rapid breathing at three and a half months?

Patient's question:

The child is three and a half months old and has slightly rapid breathing. Do I need to take them to the hospital for treatment? How long will it take for them to recover? Please help me!

Doctor's answer:

Don't know how the baby's appetite is? If it occurs after feeding, you can first observe whether there are secretions in the baby's nose blocking it, or whether there is residual milk in the mouth. It may be caused by temporary blockage of the oropharynx by milk. In this case, hold the child upright, gently pat the back, and observe whether the wheezing sound gradually disappears when the child breathes, and whether the breathing rate gradually tends to be stable. If the breathing gradually returns to normal and the wheezing sound gradually disappears, it proves that the baby's breathing is rapid, and the sound of "huffing" is related to feeding. If the mental state is not good, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for examination.

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