Question
My baby, almost two months old, was hospitalized for pneumonia last week for five days and was discharged without any sputum, just a little cough, and the doctor said it was fine. After being taken to a crowded place by his grandmother to play, he started coughing up sputum on the third day, and it was particularly severe. I took him to see a doctor the day before yesterday and got medication to take home. Today, I noticed that my baby’s stools are a bit green and he throws up milk residue and sputum after eating. He cries when I put him down. Is this a sign of improvement or has it become serious?
Answer
Pneumonia in children is a common disease that can occur throughout the year, but it is more common during the cold winter and spring seasons and when there are sudden changes in weather. The onset can be acute or chronic, but acute cases are more common. Based on your description, your baby’s symptoms may be due to post-pneumonia dyspepsia. It is recommended that you take your baby to the hospital as soon as possible for professional diagnosis and treatment.