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What Is The Meaning Of Protein Allergy In Children?

Hello, I have a newborn 3 weeks old. 6 lbs 4 oz. He keeps spitting up and choking to the point he can t breath within an hour or two of eating. The doctors say he has a protein allergy but I don t think so. We have already had to call an ambulance once before because he wasn t breathing. What do you think is wrong?
Thu, 8 Aug 2019
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Hi,

He could be having GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disorder. While lying flat some milk may be returning back from the stomach to the feeding tube and into the throat. A few drops of this milk can enter the breathing tube and cause choking. The solution is to keep him in an upright position for as long as possible after feeding, and when you keep him down, maintain an angle of 45 degrees, using pillows. Antiemetic medication like Domperidone would also help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Cajetan, Pediatrician
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What Is The Meaning Of Protein Allergy In Children?

Hi, He could be having GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disorder. While lying flat some milk may be returning back from the stomach to the feeding tube and into the throat. A few drops of this milk can enter the breathing tube and cause choking. The solution is to keep him in an upright position for as long as possible after feeding, and when you keep him down, maintain an angle of 45 degrees, using pillows. Antiemetic medication like Domperidone would also help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Cajetan, Pediatrician