Patient's question:
Doctor, my friend's child was just born and was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia, but the child looks quite healthy, and there are no symptoms. Doctor, could you please tell me what the early symptoms of neonatal aspiration pneumonia are?Doctor's answer:
If the amount of amniotic fluid inhaled is relatively small, there may be no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Some may experience rapid breathing again, and they may also experience flaring nostrils. In the early stages, there may be a recurrence of fever, with body temperature generally around 38 degrees Celsius. Coughing may also occur. Some children may experience choking on milk. If it is confirmed that the baby has inhaled pneumonia, it is essential to seek timely treatment.