My newborn is just 7 days old and had phlegm in his throat causing discomfort when he drinks his formula. Pains my heart to see him struggle to cry and sometimes seems to get choke in his phlegm.
2006-10-25 00:36:18 · 8 answers · asked by linjiazhang 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This could mean a few things. He should see a doctor, because colds are really dangerous for newborns. They can lead to SIDS. Sudden Infant Death due to suffication. You are right to be concerned, you need to see a doctor. Get a infant nasal suction from the pharmacy in the meantime, or a use a small medicine dropper to sunction out nasal passages.
2006-10-25 00:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using an aspirator would help. Are you sure it is phlegm? It could be a bigger problem. At 7 days old you have probably already seen the doctor last week and will be going again this week...make sure that your child's doctor is aware of this problem. If you do not have an appointment (this would be weird since when I had my newborn she had to go every week for the first month.) then make one. Be on the safe side.
2006-10-25 00:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh i does no longer attempt that. you could carry out a little severe injury in case you don't be attentive to what you're doing. i'm questioning if there wasn't any mucous left interior the chest from beginning? now and back if infants come too quickly they don't get each and all of the gunk squeezed out of their chest (particular there's a reason for that tight beginning canal and sluggish passage! they could be tachypnic (sp?). attempt to place your ear to toddler's chest and see in case you pay attention wheezing or a rattle. somewhat sprits of saline water interior the nostril with toddler upright will soften and launch mucous. i could be very carefull suctioning it out as i've got heard of mothers inflicting nosebleeds in no longer doing that top. i might have the toddler's chest listened to via a doctor and confirm no fluids or something stay in the back of which will reason a issue.
2016-11-25 19:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When is his follow up appointment? U might want to take him in a little earlier. It's a little early for the poor kid to have a cold already.
2006-10-25 00:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, call the pediatrician
2006-10-25 00:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take hi to a doc. but xperience with my kid has shown that whnever there is more , the body automatically throws it out by way of vomit.
2006-10-25 00:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by kicchi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your pediatrician.
2006-10-25 00:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by cldb730 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call your pediatrician right away!
2006-10-25 00:38:28 · answer #8 · answered by Renée 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋