When babies grow up to one year old, coughing is a common disease during this period. The most troublesome thing for mothers is that their baby doesn't cough much during the day but coughs at night, which leads to poor sleep all night. This is not only uncomfortable for the baby, but also for the parents. So, what's the reason why a one year old baby doesn't cough during the day and coughs at night?
The baby's condition may be considered as an upper respiratory tract infection. Because during the day, babies are mostly standing, and the inflammatory secretions from infected areas can flow into the mouth or be swallowed, so babies do not cough much. But it's different at night. When the baby sleeps and lies down, inflammatory secretions will flow into the trachea. However, the trachea is the most tightly guarded place in the body, and no debris is allowed to enter. The baby clears these debris by coughing.
Due to the fact that most upper respiratory tract infections are caused by rhinitis, the first step is to conduct a diagnostic check for primary diseases such as sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. After diagnosis, targeted medication should be given to reduce inflammation and secretions. Under the guidance of a doctor, some nasal drops can be used to alleviate symptoms.
In addition, if a baby catches a cold and causes bronchial inflammation, or if the indoor air is dry at night, it can also cause the baby to cough during the day and cough at night. Therefore, it is important to keep the baby warm in daily life and also pay attention to a little air circulation at night.
