Breathing problems are always scary, particularly when it is an infant who is having trouble breathing. It is normal for babies get sick several times during the first year of life, and the number of illnesses generally increases if the baby is...
Newborns frequently develop hoarse, raspy breathing during times of illness or congestion. In general, brief episodes of raspy breathing are harmless and not indicative of a serious medical condition. However, noisy breath may on rare occasions be...
Respiratory distress is a serious complication that many infants face, especially those born premature. The signs that a baby cannot breathe are similar to those in an adult with one notable exception: A newborn infant can't tell you what is...
When your baby has breathing difficulty, she might be short of breath, unable to take a deep breath, gasping for air, or feel like she is not getting enough air. Do not give her anything to eat or drink, move her unnecessarily, put a pillow under...
While some infants are born with no problems, there are a number of infants who are born with, or develop, lung problems during the first year of life. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, asthma, cystic fibrosis and...
The breathing process for infants is similar to that of adults, but infants have physical differences that affect their respiratory process. Because infant airways are smaller than those of adults, obstruction occurs more frequently from mucous or...
Premature infants are babies born after 37 weeks or less of a woman's pregnancy. Being born prematurely significantly raises a newborn's risks for a number of serious breathing ailments related to incomplete brain development, muscle weakness or...
Peppermint is more than just a flavoring in gums and candies; peppermint oil, or menthol, has been used to treat gastrointestinal problems and other ailments. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that it may have antibacterial and...
Your baby's skin is sensitive and prone to various mild rashes, which may cause skin redness. Some red rashes common to babies include diaper rash and eczema. Almost all babies develop a diaper rash at some point, which is characterized by red,...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that a normal term for a pregnancy is 40 weeks. Premature birth is when a baby is born at 37 weeks or earlier. There are significant risks that a premature infant may be affected...
Hallucinations that develop from consuming caffeine are a sign that you're experiencing a caffeine overdose. Hallucinations are defined by New York Times Health as seeing things that are not really present while you are awake and conscious. While...
Premature births occur in one out of every eight pregnancies in the United States each year. According to the March of Dimes, premature babies are at increased risk of developing health problems such as cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, and...
Mucus in the lungs or chest congestion in infants can be caused by multiple factors. Your infant is just starting to breath and can be more prone to respiratory infections. Respiratory infections cause mucus to form in the lungs and respiratory...
A cystic hygroma is a birth defect where there is a mass, usually on the neck or in the underarm area. The mass can fill with lymph fluid and/or blood. It might even become infected. Your diet does not cause a hygroma and eating a particular way...
Spitting up is a normal part of the first year of life for most infants. The Children's Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation points out that this spit-up can also be called reflux. A bit of acid reflux in babies is not usually a problem. When...
During the first several months of life, many babies experience mild, transient changes in the pace and depth of breathing. According to Dr. William Sears, a renowned pediatrician, rapid breathing and panting are extremely common in newborns and...
According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are not recommend for children under the age of two due to the risk of severe and possibly life threatening side effects. Most infants will contract...
Chapped lips are the result of environmental factors, such as dry air, cold or wind, excess saliva, lip licking, dehydration or a medical problem, such as herpes or impetigo. Infants love to put things in their mouths, and this can lead to...
Infants have such a delicate immune system that they can contract viruses more easily than older children or adults. Taking certain precautions can help protect your little one but even then, you can't protect them from all illnesses. If your...
More than half of all babies experience reflux during their first three months of life. Infant acid reflux occurs when contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. Symptoms of reflux may include spitting, vomiting, coughing, irritability,...
Asthma is a chronic disease whereby the lungs overreact to minor irritants that the lungs of those without asthma would not. The lungs may become narrow and swollen in response to cold air, dust, smoke, pets, or viral infection. Infants are...
Botulism is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by a spore-forming organism called clostridium botulinum, reports the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. Botulism typically affects young infants between the ages of 6 weeks and 6...
Newborn babies often have irregular sleep and breathing patterns that distress their parents. In most cases, grunts and other noises are harmless. However, they can indicate a more serious condition. It's important to know the causes and signs so...
Doctors define wheezing as a high-pitched or whistling sound that occurs when exhaling. Uncommon during the first two months of life, wheezing is most likely to occur between 2 and 5 months of age, according to Children's Memorial Hospital of...
The structure of the neck is composed of bones, muscles, blood vessels and lymph glands. It is responsible for supporting and turning the head. Babies have short necks and their neck muscles are not strong enough to support their heads. Some...
The evidence regarding the bad effects of secondhand smoke has been strong enough to fuel a revolution regarding indoor air quality through restrictions on tobacco use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that exposure to...
Native to Australia, the eucalyptus tree, or Eucalyptus globulus, has long history of use as a medicinal herb. Highly aromatic oil extracted from the leaves of the tree is distilled and used in numerous herbal remedies. While the oil may be...
When tobacco users smoke, they inhale both their mainstream smoke through the cigarette plus their own secondhand airborne smoke in between puffs. Other people who don't choose to smoke also inadvertently breathe secondhand smoke and contact...
Blood glucose control during pregnancy is an important aspect of obstetrical care. Elevated levels during pregnancy can lead to delivery-related complications as well as newborn death, stillbirth and low blood glucose levels. Gestational diabetes...
