What should I do if my baby has cough and asthma?

Cough asthma is a very common disease, especially in infancy. However, asthma cough is very similar to cold cough, except that the cough lasts longer. Therefore, many parents confuse it with common cold cough and delay the treatment of asthma cough. Usually it is a bit late to go for a checkup after having a cough for three months, so let us introduce the treatment suit below.

1. If the cough is severe, it is necessary to take some medicine if given by the doctor. All cough medicines contain two ingredients: one is an expectorant, which thins the phlegm and makes it easier to expel; the other is an antitussive, which is used to anesthetize the tracheal mucosa and suppress coughing. Only when the two are properly combined can the cough gradually subside.

2. When breathing difficulties occur and there is a whistling sound every time you exhale, it is asthma. The most important thing at this time is to relieve breathing difficulties. You can let the child sit forward and massage his back, which can usually cure the disease. If there is medicine given by the doctor, the child should take it immediately. If the condition is serious, the child should go to the hospital immediately.

Precautions

1. If your cough makes a "hollow, hollow" sound, like a "dog barking", it means you have laryngitis. In severe cases, you may have difficulty breathing. You should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

2. When breathing difficulties occur due to coughing or asthma, artificial respiration is futile. Because at this time it is only difficulty in breathing, but the respiratory function is normal, the consciousness is very clear, and the respiratory tract is not blocked.

3. In addition to treatment, asthma is also related to mental factors. It is very important to let children live a relaxed and happy life and eliminate the mental burden of asthma.

4. When you have a severe cough, you should suspect pneumonia. Even if you do not have a high fever, it is best to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.

Asthma is treated with inhaled corticosteroids. The drug is inhaled directly into the respiratory tract, takes effect quickly, and is absorbed very little by the body. Even if some is absorbed, it can be metabolized and excreted by the liver within two hours. It has absolutely no effect on children's growth and development and is currently considered internationally to be the most effective treatment for controlling chronic asthma.

The above article introduces the treatment methods for asthma cough, but in addition to these methods, daily care is also very important. First of all, you cannot let your baby wear too many clothes. Pay attention to the ventilation of the room. You can also use a humidifier to increase the room's temperature. Give your baby more water and avoid going out when the outdoor air is bad.