Question
A two-month-old baby has been suffering from coughing symptoms since soon after birth, lasting for over a month. Occasionally, there is also a feeling of vomiting, but otherwise, the baby is normal. There was no issue found in a previous urine test. Yesterday, the doctor checked again and said the trachea is normal. The parents asked what might be causing this condition.
Answer
The doctor points out that, according to the parents’ description, no obvious signs of abnormality have been detected. However, due to the baby’s persistent coughing, attention should be paid to the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Since the baby is quite young, it is recommended to gently pat the baby’s back after feeding to help expel gases and reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia when vomiting.