During the period of frequent respiratory diseases, babies are particularly prone to pneumonia cough. Most babies show dry cough, severe cough or phlegm cough, especially at night when coughing is more obvious, accompanied by symptoms such as fever and headache. So, what should I do if my baby has pneumonia, cough, and wheezing?
1. Ensure air humidity. Babies with pneumonia cough must pay attention to indoor temperature and humidity. The optimal indoor temperature is 18-20 ℃, and at the same time, maintain 60% air humidity to prevent the secretions in the baby's respiratory tract from drying out and making it difficult to cough up. Parents should also pay attention to preparing easily digestible foods for their children, such as eating small meals frequently and encouraging them to drink more water.
2. Reduce phlegm and cough. If the baby coughs with phlegm, the principle should be to reduce phlegm and cough, and cough suppressants should not be taken just to relieve cough. This cannot fundamentally address the issue and can easily worsen the condition. You can take cough syrup, or under the guidance of a doctor, take expectorants. If it is not easy to cough up sticky phlegm, it can be inhaled through ultrasonic nebulization.
3. Control bacterial infections and avoid complications. Parents should teach their children to cover their mouths with tissues or handkerchiefs when coughing, reduce droplet spraying, avoid spitting everywhere, and prevent bacteria from contaminating the air and infecting others. Also, pay attention to strengthening exercise. When engaging in outdoor activities, increase clothing to prevent catching a cold.
