Question
If a three-and-a-half-month-old baby experiences rapid breathing, is medical attention required? How long will it take to see improvement after treatment? Please provide assistance.
Answer
If a baby shows signs of rapid breathing after feeding, first check for any mucus blocking the nasal passages or milk residue in the mouth. This might be due to temporary obstruction of the oropharynx by milk. In this case, hold the baby upright and gently pat their back, observing if the wheezing sound during breathing gradually diminishes and the breathing rate returns to normal. If the breathing normalizes and the wheezing sound disappears, it indicates that the rapid breathing is related to feeding. However, if the baby’s condition is not good, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for examination.