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Can Cold And Nasal Congestion Cause Serious Breathing Problem In A New Born?
Question: My baby is just two months and eight days; premature and was born in only 7 months. when he was borned he has infection in chest and was kept on ventilater and after three days with oxygen support for 3 days. After this he improved and breathing without any kind of support. After 4th xray doctor stopped antibiotic also.Now he has cold problem. Dr has given maxtra drops and solvin nasal spray. Is this enough? May cold and nasal congestion cause serious breathing problem again to my baby. plz help me Doctor.
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Brief Answer:
Don't worry, this looks like common cold
Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. By what you quote this looks like a common cold. As you have experienced a ICU stay fr your baby, your apprehension is understandable.
Your kid's pediatrician seems to have an appropriate treatment.
To make you more comfortable, I will let you know the dangers signs. If These are not there you need not worry.
Danger signs of respiratory illness -
1. Fast breathing with respiratory rate more than 50 per minute.
2. Inability to feed.
3. Respiratory distress or difficulty in breathing.
4. Chest in drawing and nasal flaring.
5. High grade fever.
6. Decreased urine output.
7. Bluish discoloration of lips and finger tips.
If these are not there you need not worry. But even if anyone of these appear, you need to take your kid to nearest emergency room.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Don't worry, this looks like common cold
Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. By what you quote this looks like a common cold. As you have experienced a ICU stay fr your baby, your apprehension is understandable.
Your kid's pediatrician seems to have an appropriate treatment.
To make you more comfortable, I will let you know the dangers signs. If These are not there you need not worry.
Danger signs of respiratory illness -
1. Fast breathing with respiratory rate more than 50 per minute.
2. Inability to feed.
3. Respiratory distress or difficulty in breathing.
4. Chest in drawing and nasal flaring.
5. High grade fever.
6. Decreased urine output.
7. Bluish discoloration of lips and finger tips.
If these are not there you need not worry. But even if anyone of these appear, you need to take your kid to nearest emergency room.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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