Saliva

[EVEJ88]

i have been reading about respiratory infection, and I can't help but to get a bit worried. I noticed my baby has long strings of saliva when he opened his mouth, and when I'm handling he makes a wheezing sound, but without any movement. Could these be signs of early respiratory infection?

 

[kinyonga]

Does it sit with its mouth open a lot?

 

[Sugybooks]

Following for knowledge

 

[EVEJ88]

Does it sit with its mouth open a lot?

No, but I did notice that today he had is mouth opened even when the weather was cold.

 

[bobcochran]

Tilt his nose up?

 

[EVEJ88]

Tilt his nose up?

No

 

[bobcochran]

strings of saliva between the lips is ok, bubbles are more problematic. When his mouth is open look down into his throat, if no bubbles he's probably fine. The wheezing might be some soft hissing during handling.

 

[EVEJ88]

strings of saliva between the lips is ok, bubbles are more problematic. When his mouth is open look down into his throat, if no bubbles he's probably fine. The wheezing might be some soft hissing during handling.

If he opens his mouth often even at night, do you think that is an early sign?

 

[bobcochran]

Not sure, the best test is to look down his throat for bubbles.

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

Hi @EVEJ88 how long have you noticed this ? Is it a wheezing sound or a cough sound ? Are you seeing any bubbles ? Is it just A few strings or is it a lot ?

 

[EVEJ88]

He has not shown any of those signs. The saliva strings disappeared.
As of yesterday, he has not opened his mouth. I hope this is a good sign

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

He has not shown any of those signs. The saliva strings disappeared.
As of yesterday, he has not opened his mouth. I hope this is a good sign

Excellent, was he shedding at this time ?

 

[EVEJ88]

No he wasn't

 

[EVEJ88]

Here's my little guy

 

[Kristen Wilkins]

View attachment 183835 Here's my little guy

What a Handsome little guy .