Patient's question:
The baby is three months old and drinks milk very eagerly, often choking. It chokes almost every time it drinks, and there have been several instances where the choking was quite severe. Could the baby develop aspiration pneumonia? Has this pneumonia already shown any symptoms? Today, the baby choked again, quite severely, holding its breath for a long time. The grandmother saw this and forcefully patted the baby's back. I couldn't stand it and took over patting the baby, but then she went on to pull the baby's ears very hard, making them very red. I'm very worried that the baby might develop aspiration pneumonia, but I'm also afraid that the grandmother's forceful patting could interfere with the baby's spine, internal organs, or head.Doctor's answer:
In this case, the infant's cough may be caused by congenital cleft palate. It is not scientific to pat the back during choking, as it may push milk into the lower respiratory tract, leading to pneumonia. It is recommended to immediately visit the otolaryngology or stomatology department of a hospital for examination. After ruling out congenital cleft palate, you can then decide on the necessary treatment. Finally, patients should develop good daily habits, maintain a regular schedule, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical exercise to enhance their immunity and prevent recurrence of the condition.