What is the cause of shortness of breath in newborns?

If people experience shortness of breath, we all find it very scary, and this phenomenon is quite harmful. The physical functions of adults are relatively good, so when this phenomenon occurs, it is quite serious. If it happens to a newborn, the harm to the child will be even greater. In order to prevent the occurrence of this phenomenon, we need to find out the cause of this phenomenon. So what is the cause of shortness of breath in newborns?

Because some new mothers lack experience, their babies may choke when feeding milk or water, which will cause shortness of breath for a short time. Generally, the symptoms will gradually ease after a short rest. If the symptoms persist and worsen, it is best to see a doctor as soon as possible.

1. In addition, pathological shortness of breath can be caused by the following reasons:

1. Intrauterine distress or amniotic fluid aspiration during delivery.

2. Lung infection, including prenatal infection (including intrauterine and intrapartum infection) and postnatal infection. The infection mostly comes from pregnant women and is transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, or is caused by premature rupture of the amniotic membrane, prolonged labor, and ascending infection of microorganisms in the vagina.

3. Congenital heart disease and other heart diseases.

4. Other diseases: such as neonatal anemia, etc.

2. Diagnosis of neonatal dyspnea:

1. Medical history and physical signs: If a pregnant woman has had an infectious disease before delivery or the fetus has experienced intrauterine distress, the newborn should be alert to the possibility of prenatal infectious pneumonia. The diagnosis of postnatal pneumonia depends on the symptoms and signs of the child. Although the diagnosis is relatively easy, attention should be paid to the development of the disease and complications.

2. Chest X-ray: Check the condition of the heart and lungs.

3. Etiological diagnosis: such as nasopharyngeal swabs, mainly for infectious pneumonia.

4. Other examinations: selected based on clinical symptoms.

After understanding the relevant knowledge about the causes of shortness of breath in newborns, we should avoid these causes in time. If we unfortunately suffer from shortness of breath, we must treat the disease as soon as possible. Newborns have various problems during their growth process, which requires careful care and treatment from us adults.