Once the baby gets sick, the mother will definitely be very nervous. Coughing, I believe, is a symptom that many babies have experienced, and when coughing, babies may also have wheezing, which makes mothers even more worried. Let's take a look at what happens when a one year old baby coughs and breathes!
1. Asthma caused by coughing
Babies are prone to respiratory infections, and once they become infected, they may cough. Coughing itself can cause asthma.
2. There is phlegm in the lungs
Coughing is actually a defense mechanism that occurs to make phlegm cough out faster. Once the baby has phlegm in their lungs, they may experience wheezing after coughing. Especially when sleeping at night, this situation is particularly common, and parents can use pillows to elevate their baby's head.
3. Tracheitis
When a baby starts coughing, if not effectively treated, it can easily lead to bronchitis. If the illness lasts for a short period of time and only causes mild coughing and wheezing, cough medicine can be taken under the guidance of a doctor. If it is more serious, it may be caused by viral infection, and then intravenous infusion is needed.
4. Allergy
If the baby does not have phlegm or bronchitis, it is also possible that coughing and wheezing are caused by allergies. For example, some dust mites inhaled by babies into the respiratory tract, or allergies caused by inhaling cold air, can lead to allergic asthma.
