What is the reason why my baby coughs so much?

Usually babies will cough when they have a cold, but mothers will feel very distressed when they hear it. Coughing is a mode of self-protection of the body. It can prevent foreign objects from entering the throat and clear out garbage from the lungs. But in addition to the above reasons, coughing may also be caused by inflammation. So what are the reasons that may cause babies to cough?

1. Reasons

1. Upper respiratory tract infection

At this time, the child's respiratory mucosa becomes inflamed, and the dry air outside will make the child feel very uncomfortable, thereby inducing or even aggravating the child's cough. If parents can humidify the indoor air (such as using an air humidifier, sprinkling water indoors, etc.), they can effectively alleviate the child's condition.

2. Bronchitis

One of the important characteristics of the disease is a severe cough. You should seek medical attention promptly and take medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Parents should be careful not to let children eat overly sweet or salty foods, as this will aggravate their condition.

3. Pharyngitis

Children with pharyngitis often feel itchy in the throat and cough constantly. Please seek medical treatment from a doctor and do not take any medication on your own.

4. Allergic cough

This is especially important for children who have a history of allergic diseases such as asthma or have relatives with allergic diseases. Cough should be taken seriously. The cause of the cough should be identified and treated as early as possible to prevent the disease from further developing.

5. Inhalation of foreign matter

If you accidentally inhale a foreign object, cough it out immediately. Do not use your hands to pick it out, as this will only push the foreign object deeper. If repeated coughing does not work, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Types of cough in children

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, children's cough can be divided into the following five categories:

1. Wind-cold cough: mostly occurs at night, with dry cough, a small amount of thin sputum, and accompanied by clear runny nose and nasal congestion.

2. Wind-heat cough: The throat is dry and sore, and yellow sticky phlegm appears.

3. Dry cough: It is a dry cough and it is difficult to cough up phlegm. Children often feel that their throats and nasal cavities are dry and itchy.

4. Qi deficiency cough: Children often feel weak, have thin white sputum, look pale, and are unwilling to talk.

5. Cough due to internal injury: This is mostly caused by diseases of the lungs or other organs, such as heart system disease or digestive organs.

3. Suggestions

1. Unless the cough is severe, try not to take medication. The human body's immune system will naturally eliminate these foreign pathogenic microorganisms. In the process of fighting against foreign pathogenic microorganisms, the human body's own immune system will be enhanced. Drug abuse will only damage the human immune system. Over a long period of time, children will become overly dependent on drugs to fight diseases.

2. Antibiotics are not recommended. If the condition becomes more serious, some medications can be used, but it is best not to use antibiotics for children. If antibiotics must be used, they should be used in low doses. You must take the medicine as directed by your doctor and do not take it on your own.