Question
Some parents have noticed that their newborns seem to have a foreign body sensation in their throat while breathing, and the condition has been diagnosed as laryngospasm by a doctor. Parents are concerned about whether this symptom will affect their child’s language development.
Answer
Newborn laryngospasm typically does not affect language development. This situation may be due to the incomplete development of the baby’s laryngeal cartilage. Another possibility is that the baby is experiencing asthma symptoms, which may require anti-allergic treatment. Parents should not over-worry, as the symptoms of laryngospasm usually disappear naturally with the child’s growth. It is recommended that parents closely monitor their child’s condition and seek medical attention promptly if symptoms worsen. At the same time, attention should be paid to prevent the baby from catching a cold to avoid exacerbating the condition.