Newborn shortness of breath chest heaving can be seen in physiological phenomena, pathological conditions (such as neonatal pneumonia), whether it is normal to be specifically analyzed, such as severe neonatal pneumonia caused by respiratory distress appearing in the above phenomenon is not normal. 1. Physiological phenomenon: such as newborns in crying, breastfeeding can appear more obvious shortness of breath, chest heaving performance, is a normal physiological manifestations, usually such babies do not have abnormal normal (such as fever, obvious moaning and spitting or mental reaction, etc.), quiet state can be relieved compared to the previous. 2. Pathological conditions (1) neonatal pneumonia: these babies may appear shortness of breath chest heaving and other respiratory distress manifestations, accompanied by fever or body temperature does not rise, poor mental response and other systemic manifestations, with the development of the disease may appear in both lungs, fine wet rales, chest X-ray can assist in the diagnosis. (2) Neonatal sepsis: it refers to the systemic inflammatory reaction caused by pathogens invading into the blood circulation of newborns and growing, reproducing and producing toxins. The above symptoms can be seen in combination with pneumonia, accompanied by poor mental response, etc. Improved blood culture tests can help diagnose the condition, and active treatment is needed. It is recommended to consult a specialist for evaluation if necessary.