I believe everyone has experienced coughing, which is a common respiratory abnormality symptom, especially when caught with a cold or when the trachea is stimulated, coughing may occur. Some children may experience vomiting when coughing severely. So, what causes a child to cough and vomit?
If a child coughs and vomits, it is likely that they have developed acute respiratory infections accompanied by digestive disorders. At this time, children may not only have symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and wheezing, but also may have gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloating, all of which are manifestations of digestive disorders.
When a child coughs severely, it is easy to cause vomiting reflex, leading to symptoms of vomiting. At this point, the child will vomit stomach contents and also expel mucus from the airway. In fact, this vomiting reflex belongs to the self-protection response of the human body, which can promote the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract, thereby maintaining airway patency.
If a child frequently vomits when coughing, it will greatly affect their eating. So it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner. In addition, when a child vomits severely, it is necessary to pay attention to hydration, otherwise it can easily lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. If dehydration has already occurred, the doctor will give the child timely fluid replacement.
