What to do if your child coughs and has a hoarse voice

What should I do if my child coughs and has a hoarse voice? Don't worry too much.

Generally speaking, coughing is a normal physiological defense reflex of children and is the body's way of clearing its own respiratory tract. If the child coughs slightly when he gets up in the morning, he is clearing the mucus accumulated in the respiratory tract the night before. Parents do not need to worry. The child's cough reflex is still relatively poor and the cough may last for a long time. If parents rush to give the child various cough suppressants at this time, the mucus in the respiratory tract cannot be discharged smoothly and accumulates in the trachea and bronchi in large quantities, which can easily cause tracheal obstruction and cause the child to suffer from other diseases.

Abnormal cough should be carefully identified

If a child's cough is very severe and lasts for a long time, it may be related to some disease. At this time, parents should make timely judgments based on certain standards and take the child to a doctor as soon as possible.

Symptom 1: “Light in the morning and heavy in the evening”

Characteristics of cough: The cough is relieved during the day and becomes severe at night. When the condition is serious, a harsh wheezing sound will be emitted, which is similar to the sobbing sound of a child after crying for a long time.

Suspected diagnosis: Pseudomembranous laryngitis

Solution:

When children cough at night, parents can open the bedroom windows while ensuring that the children are warm, allowing fresh air to enter the room. The more humid and cool air can help relieve the symptoms of respiratory swelling. If his cough becomes more severe or he has difficulty breathing, he should be taken to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Symptom 2: Violent coughing fits

Characteristics of cough: Violent and hoarse coughing, with sharp roaring sounds when the child inhales forcefully.

Suspected diagnosis: pertussis.

Solution:

If the cough persists, you should take him to see a doctor.

Symptom 3: Coughing after eating

Characteristics of cough: Children experience wheezing and persistent, hoarse coughing after eating.

Suspected diagnosis: Reflux esophagitis.

Solution:

Let your child keep an upright position within 30 minutes after eating, and slightly elevate the head when sleeping. If there is no improvement, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

However, what should you do if the rock sugar and snow pear soup can't cure your child's cough and hoarseness? Of course, you should go to a regular hospital or a more prestigious clinic for treatment. However, I still suggest that you don't use medicine at the beginning, because children's colds and coughs are common and normal. It is the best way to increase children's immunity!