Why does my baby cough and spit up milk?

Once a child has a severe cough, he or she will often show symptoms of vomiting or spitting up milk. Sometimes it may be due to choking, but sometimes the cough caused by spitting up milk may be gastrointestinal discomfort, so mothers should pay attention to identify the cause of the spitting up milk.

1. When the child has an upper respiratory tract infection, the nasal mucosa is already inflamed. If the child inhales dry air, the nasal cavity will become more uncomfortable and the cough will be aggravated. Therefore, to keep the air in the room moist, you can use a humidifier, hang a wet towel, mop the floor with water, or place a basin of clean water in the room to increase the air humidity.

2. If the child's cough is caused by a strange smell, no one should smoke in the room, and there should be no other strange smelling gases, such as kitchen fumes, etc., as these will aggravate the cough. When cleaning the room, do not let dust fly. You can gently wipe the furniture with a wet cloth to avoid causing coughing.

3. To prevent children from coughing while sleeping at night, let them lie on their side. It is best to raise their head or upper body slightly with a towel or pillow to prevent respiratory secretions from flowing back into the trachea and causing coughing, which will affect their sleep. This can also make children feel more comfortable and relieve breathing difficulties.