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Chesty Baby

by Karen
(South Africa)

My baby is 8 weeks. Ever since she has been born, she has had a heavy chest. It sounds like wheezing. I have been to the doctor but nothing has cleared it. Please help.

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Nov 05, 2008

Visit another doctor
by: Baby Help Line

Hi Karen,

Heavy breathing, wheezing etc doesn't have to be a problem, but I do think a pediatrician should examine your baby.

One reason, if it is a raspy sound, could be an uncommon condition called tracheomalacia, in which the tissues of the trachea are soft and flexible and make noise when the infant breathes in and out. This generally grows away, but a doctor of course needs to make the diagnosis.

A small blockage in the nostrils or bronchinoles can also produce sounds such as wheezing or whistling.

A cold that doesn't go away could also affect the breathing.

Signs to look for and discuss with a doctor would be for example an increased rate of breathing (greater than 70 breaths/minute), if your baby's nostrils flare during breathing, if your baby isn't feeding well, seems to have low energy levels or has a fever.

In any case, even it turns out to only be cold, I really think you should contact another pediatrician to get a second opinion.

(Remember that the answers you get here are not from doctors, but from parents here to empower you!)

Wish you good luck! Please let me know about your progress.

/Paula

Jun 03, 2010

wind
by: Anonymous

it could also be you need to do more winding

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