Spit-up is a common phenomenon in newborns, usually diminishing as they grow older and naturally disappearing around 6 months of age.
After waking up, the baby spat out a mouthful of milk from the nose, followed by a hoarse cough. The parents are worried whether it could be pneumonia. How long does it usually take for symptoms of aspiration pneumonia to appear?
The baby has vomited large amounts of milk twice today, requiring attention to digestion and feeding methods.
Baby spitting up is due to an underdeveloped digestive system, but improper feeding posture may also lead to spitting up.
Causes and Handling Methods of Newborn Spitting Up
When a baby stands at six months old, if the right leg is straight and the left leg is bent, it may indicate a hip joint problem. It is advisable to take the child to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible.
The baby started complaining of stomach discomfort and bloating at 25 days, 20 days old. After taking infant formula and lactase for two days, the discomfort subsided. However, three days after stopping the medication, the bloating and stomach discomfort recurred. Meanwhile, the baby’s breathing was a bit rough, and the doctor diagnosed it as a tracheal problem. It is recommended to undergo further examination and treatment for neonatal asphyxia, pneumonia, hypoxic encephalopathy, and patent ductus arteriosus, and to receive intensive care.
A baby started coughing and developed asthma within three months of birth, now it happens about once a week. It can be considered a symptom of upper respiratory infection.
The baby started vomiting at 22 days old and the condition has worsened recently. What should I do?
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