Question
A one-month-old and 10-day-old baby has noisy breathing, snoring, and loud sounds while drinking milk, making it seem like breathing is quite laborious. After careful examination, it is suspected to be bronchitis. The baby is currently taking acetylcysteine, but there has been no significant improvement. The baby is too young to undergo intravenous or nebulizer treatment.
Answer
This situation is usually caused by a cold or viral infection leading to an upper respiratory infection. For the baby’s current condition, intravenous treatment is not recommended, nor is it necessary. It’s important to keep the baby warm, prevent further colds, and ensure the baby drinks plenty of water. Full recovery takes time and will soon improve. Medications should be taken as directed. At the same time, intravenous treatment and nebulizer inhalation are very necessary for achieving the treatment goal and are beneficial for the baby.