Question
The newborn, 23 days old, often vomits sticky, sputum-like white milky substances without coughing. During sleep, the baby often struggles with a forceful expression of pain.
Answer
An infant’s trachea and larynx are short and narrow, with abundant blood vessels and tender mucous membranes. Their underdeveloped immune system makes them susceptible to throat rales. This condition may be due to the difficulty in clearing respiratory secretions. Treatment methods include nebulizer inhalation to dilute and clear secretions, as well as pediatric acupuncture to promote respiratory health.