Question
My baby is 14 days old, and I just noticed today that she is spitting up bubbles, which happen while she’s sleeping. Sometimes she breathes rapidly (it’s not frequent), and I feel like there’s phlegm in her throat. What’s going on? Could it be newborn pneumonia? What should I do? I’m in a hurry, please doctors, help answer.
Answer
Hello! This could be related to newborn pneumonia. There are various types of newborn pneumonia, which are associated with different types of infections. The most common are viral and bacterial infections. The main symptoms of newborn pneumonia include difficulty breathing, suffocation, severe respiratory failure, and high fever. Newborn pneumonia progresses rapidly and requires attention. Generally, it requires hospitalization and timely removal of respiratory secretions. Wishing the baby a healthy growth!