Patient's question:
When the child was born, she didn't weigh five pounds yet. After being monitored in the nursery for a few days, she was finally discharged. She has always been in poor health, and now she's coughing again. It sounds like there might be phlegm in her throat. The child is so young that she won't be able to speak yet. I'm very worried that something might go wrong with her. What should I do about a child's cough with phlegm?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby is very likely suffering from neonatal pneumonia. The current situation requires immediate hospitalization for thorough examination and treatment. Because the baby is young, it is very easy to develop severe pneumonia or other diseases. Currently, closely observe the baby for symptoms such as vomiting milk, poor milk intake, foaming, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Prevent choking to avoid symptom relief, and closely monitor the baby's mental state and milk intake.