What does neonatal shortness of breath mean?

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Neonatal shortness of breath is a prenatal infection of pneumonia, mostly between 3 and 7 days after birth. The symptoms are often not typical, half of the newborns with shortness of breath have normal body temperature, and the severe sick or premature infants often have low body temperature. Specific performance of non-specific, such as refeeding, drowsiness, irritability, poor complexion, weight gain, no cough, slowly appear shortness of breath, groan, soft tissue depression when breathing. Premature infants are particularly prone to apnea, lung breathing sound enhancement or weakening. The symptoms of pneumonia after birth are more typical. Let's share my experience with you.

What does neonatal shortness of breath mean?

To diagnose neonatal shortness of breath, the first thing to ask is the history and signs, including whether the fetus suffered from infectious diseases or intrauterine distress. Newborns should be alert to the possibility of prenatal pneumonia. If the diagnosis of postnatal pneumonia depends on the symptoms of children, it is relatively easy.

Although the diagnosis of postnatal pneumonia is relatively easy, we should pay attention to the development of the disease and complications. For neonatal shortness of breath, chest X-ray can be used. Neonatal pneumonia, emphysema is more obvious, sometimes there will be mediastinal hernia. The incidence of local atelectasis is also relatively high.

Neonatal shortness of breath can be diagnosed by pathology. This diagnosis is not easy. For bacterial pneumonia, the aspirate or nasopharyngeal swab can be taken out for laboratory culture, and the blood can be cultured at the same time. For viral pneumonia and chlamydia pneumonia, rapid diagnosis can be used.

matters needing attention

Pregnant women should ensure that they do not get sick as much as possible, pay attention to adequate nutrition, always keep a happy mood, and listen to the doctor's opinions and suggestions. For neonatal shortness of breath, low temperature should pay attention to keep warm. Do not feed too much at a time to avoid cough, vomiting and hygroscopic respiratory tract.