Babies have weaker constitutions than adults and are more susceptible to viral infections and illnesses. Long term coughing and wheezing in babies are common respiratory diseases. Once a respiratory infection occurs, corresponding treatment measures should be taken. So, what should be done if a baby coughs and wheezes for a long time?
1. Long term coughing and wheezing in babies may be due to the environment being too dry, with low humidity in the air, which makes it difficult for phlegm to be expelled. Therefore, mothers should keep the room air moist by using humidifiers, hanging wet towels, mopping the floor with water, and other methods to increase air humidity. When coughing, be sure to ensure that the air is fresh enough. Open windows for ventilation for half an hour in the morning and evening indoors, and there should be no smoking or other odorous gases in the room, such as kitchen fumes, which can worsen coughing.
2. Babies should sleep on their side to avoid coughing while sleeping at night. Let the baby sleep on their side, and also use towels or pillows to slightly raise their head or upper body to prevent respiratory secretions from flowing into the trachea and causing coughing, which can affect the quality of sleep. Moreover, sleeping in this way can make the baby sleep more comfortably and relieve breathing difficulties.
3. There are many things that babies need to avoid when coughing. Meat and greasy foods can promote an increase in phlegm and worsen the condition. Spicy food can irritate the respiratory tract and worsen coughing, so it is important to avoid it. You can eat some nourishing and nourishing foods such as lilies, pears, lotus seeds, and various fresh vegetables that are soft and nourishing.
