Cough is a very common symptom, usually triggered when the respiratory tract is stimulated. Moreover, when suffering from respiratory diseases, most people also have symptoms of coughing. Some parents have found that their children have a cough when they sleep at night. So, what are the reasons for children coughing at night?
The occurrence of coughing in children at night may be due to improper sleeping posture. If a child's sleeping posture is incorrect, it can easily cause poor breathing in the lungs and bronchi, leading to coughing in the middle of the night. In addition, if the indoor air is poor and there is an irritating odor, it may also cause coughing in children.
Children coughing at night may also be caused by temperature changes. For example, in summer, turning on the air conditioning before going to bed can cause a sharp change in indoor temperature, and when a child's body is not adapted, they may experience some abnormal symptoms, such as coughing.
If a child frequently coughs at night, it may be caused by diseases such as sore throat inflammation, and when suffering from tracheal and lung diseases, it can also trigger symptoms of coughing. At this point, parents should take their children for medical examination, such as checking lung function. If necessary, a lung CT scan should be performed to determine the specific cause of coughing, and then the doctor will provide targeted treatment.
