Baby crying is a common occurrence, and when a baby cries, the general reason is that the baby is hungry or excreting. Mothers of babies will handle it in a timely manner, but some babies may choke when crying. This worries parents a lot, so what's going on when the baby choked while crying?
If a baby uses too much force and drool in their mouth while crying, but the baby is still young and their swallowing function is not yet fully developed, their coordination is poor, and the intermittent breathing and inhalation movements during crying can bring saliva into the trachea, which can easily cause choking when the baby cries.
What should the parents of a baby do if they choke while crying?
When a baby is choking while crying, it is important to promptly pick them up and gently pat their back to ensure smooth breathing and alleviate the choking symptoms. If the baby coughs severely when choking, then let the baby continue coughing first, so as to cough out the saliva that enters the trachea from the throat.
In addition, it is important to observe the baby's breathing during crying and coughing to see if there are any serious abnormalities in inhalation and exhalation, such as weakened voice and breath, severe breathing difficulties, and severe chest depression. If this symptom occurs, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying and causing serious impact on Baobao Health.