The advertising slogan 'Children's cough is often caused by lung heat' is well-known, so once a child coughs, we will think it is caused by lung heat. In fact, there are many reasons that can cause babies to cough, and only by understanding the causes can we truly prescribe the right medicine and cure the disease. Next, let's learn about the causes and symptoms of coughing in children.
1. Cough caused by upper respiratory tract infection
Mostly a series of irritating coughs, resembling itching in the throat and no phlegm; No distinction between day and night, without accompanied by wheezing or rapid breathing. Baby may experience drowsiness, runny nose, and sometimes fever, with a body temperature not exceeding 38 ℃; Poor mental state, loss of appetite, sweating and fever subside, symptoms disappear, cough persists for 3-5 days.
2. Cough caused by bronchitis
Bronchitis usually occurs after a cold and is caused by bacterial infection. Coughing with phlegm and sometimes severe coughing, usually occurring more frequently at night and accompanied by coughing and wheezing sounds. The most severe cough occurs two hours after the child falls asleep, or around 6am. You should go to the hospital for treatment and take pediatric cough suppressants prescribed by the doctor. Children should not eat food that is too sweet or too salty, otherwise it will worsen their nighttime cough.
3. Cough caused by pharyngitis
Hoarse voice, with purulent phlegm, cough up less, mostly swallowed. Older babies may complain of sore throat, while babies who cannot express themselves often exhibit irritability, refusal to breastfeed, and make "empty, empty" sounds when coughing. In this case, parents should not solve the problem at home on their own and should seek medical attention promptly. After receiving a clear diagnosis from a doctor, they should receive targeted treatment.
4. Allergic cough
Persistent or recurrent severe coughing, often presented as paroxysmal attacks, is more pronounced in the morning. The cough worsens when the baby is active or crying, and the child likes to sneeze and cough when exposed to cold air, but has little phlegm. Coughing at night is more severe than during the day, and the coughing time is longer, usually lasting for 3 months, especially during the pollen season. Please try not to let your child catch a cold and consult a doctor at the hospital. For babies with a family history of asthma and other allergies, extra attention should be paid to coughing, and early medical treatment should be sought to clarify the diagnosis, actively treat, and prevent the development of asthma.
