With the change of seasons, many problems have emerged one after another, the most obvious of which is people's physical health problems, especially babies. The health of a baby is always the concern of both parents. So, what are the causes of coughing and wheezing in children? How to treat it? Next, the editor will provide a detailed introduction for everyone.
What are the causes of cough and asthma in children
Firstly, cough caused by upper respiratory tract infection in children. If a child's upper respiratory tract is infected, their nasal mucosa may become inflamed. During breathing, they may unconsciously inhale dry air, making their nasal cavity more uncomfortable and even worsening their cough. Therefore, when children are at home, mothers can use humidifiers, hang wet towels, mop the floor with water, or put a basin of water in the room appropriately to increase the humidity of the air and reduce the stimulation of dry air on the nasal mucosa of children. If a child's cough and nasal congestion symptoms persist for a week without improvement, they should be taken to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Secondly, childhood cough caused by bronchitis. Due to the immature development of the trachea, children have narrow airways, poor ciliary motility, and poor self-cleaning ability, which can easily lead to infections. Children with bronchitis are mainly under 3 years old, which is also an acute upper respiratory tract infection disease. Cough caused by bronchitis in children mainly occurs in children around 1 year old, and is common in spring and winter seasons. Bronchitis initially stimulates the upper respiratory tract, causing dry cough in children, followed by the production of bronchial secretions, exacerbating the severity of coughing. If a child's cough persists for a long time without recovery, they should go to the hospital for treatment and take cough suppressants prescribed by a doctor. Children should not eat too sweet or salty food, otherwise it will worsen their nighttime cough.
Thirdly, cough caused by pharyngitis in children. The discomfort of the pharyngeal mucosa often stimulates children to cough, which is severe and can cause coughing when the throat itches. 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.
How to treat cough and asthma in children
1. If the cough is not severe, try not to take medication. Baby cough should not be treated with heavy medication, as it may damage the body's immune system. If the cough is not very severe and only accompanied by mild symptoms such as nasal congestion and sore throat, it is best not to use medication. The baby's immunity needs to be strengthened through fighting against viruses. If the cough can be cured by relying on their own immunity, the chances of the baby suffering from cough next time will be much smaller.
2. Selective medication, primarily focused on phlegm removal. If the cough worsens and medication is necessary, parents should selectively administer medication to their baby. Although coughing caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, it is recommended to use antibiotics with caution. And for the treatment of cough, the main focus is on removing phlegm. Parents are advised to use medication under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Reasonably use humidifiers. Insufficient air humidity and excessive dryness can also exacerbate the itching in the baby's throat. At this time, families with conditions can use humidifiers to increase air humidity and reduce the baby's throat itching.
The above is some information about how to treat cough and asthma in children that the editor has introduced to you. I hope it will be helpful to you. Here, the editor suggests that parents can give their babies some loquat, pear, drink some garlic water, and eat some roasted oranges. These are all beneficial for relieving the symptoms of coughing and wheezing in children. If the above methods cannot relieve coughing and wheezing in children, it is necessary to take medication and seek medical treatment in a timely manner, so that children can receive treatment as soon as possible.
