Question

Yesterday afternoon at 3 pm, after waking up, my baby spat out a mouthful of milk from the nose. I then noticed that his crying sound was a bit hoarse. He hasn’t had a fever so far, but he coughed five times while nursing (two of which might have been due to eating too fast). His feeding, sleeping, and mental state are still normal, but his throat is still hoarse. Could this be pneumonia? How long does it usually take for symptoms of aspiration pneumonia to appear?

Answer

Hello, based on your description, the baby has a situation of choking on milk, followed by coughing and hoarseness in the throat, which could be one of the symptoms of pneumonia. It is recommended that you take the baby to the hospital for a detailed examination as soon as possible, including blood tests and chest X-rays, to understand the situation and severity of lung infection, and to receive intravenous treatment if necessary.