Question
After 20 days of birth, the newborn’s throat seems to have phlegm, and sometimes the sound is inaudible, and sometimes it sounds like a cat’s breathing. Did the baby not completely suck out the fluid at birth, or is it suffering from congenital laryngeal cartilage hypoplasia?
Answer
Newborns can sometimes have congenital laryngomalacia, which is usually caused by underdeveloped laryngeal cartilage and is known as congenital laryngomalacia. This condition is generally not severe and typically resolves naturally around the age of 1. During this period, pay attention to keeping the child’s airways clear and ensuring the child has a good sleeping position. Symptoms may worsen when the child has a cold. Additionally, vitamin D and calcium supplements can be used to aid in the nutritional growth and development of the laryngeal cartilage. Wishing the child a healthy growth.