Why does my child cough in the middle of the night but not during the day?

The child does not cough during the day, but starts coughing violently in the middle of the night. This is a problem that parents often encounter. This problem can be very troublesome because we often don’t know the cause. At this time, we need to adjust the child’s sleeping environment, educate the child to develop a good sleeping posture, etc. On this basis, we need to focus on the following reasons for the child’s cough.

Why does my child cough in the middle of the night but not during the day?

Coughing is a normal physiological defense reflex and is the body's way of clearing its own respiratory tract. If a child has a slight cough, it means that he is clearing out foreign matter accumulated in the respiratory tract, such as secretions produced by the respiratory mucosa, tiny foreign particles inhaled or choked, etc. The younger the child, the weaker the cough reflex and the longer the coughing lasts. If various cough suppressants are taken at this time, it is easy for mucus in the respiratory tract to not be discharged smoothly and accumulate in large quantities, which can easily cause airway blockage and cause other diseases. Under normal conditions, poor room hygiene, unclean pillows, bedding, sheets, mites, and children's sleeping posture can all lead to this. Under pathological conditions, the most common clinical condition is cough variant asthma, and "night cough" caused by nasal, pharyngeal and digestive system diseases. At this time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment to find out the cause.

Why does my baby cough at night?

1. Caused by upper respiratory tract infection

When a baby has an upper respiratory tract infection, it may cause night coughing. You can give the baby some lung-clearing and cough-relieving syrup. Also, pay attention to drinking plenty of water, eating small meals frequently, and eating less greasy and spicy foods.

2. Caused by cold

If your baby catches a cold, he or she may also cough at night. At this time, you should pay more attention to keeping your baby warm. It is recommended to eat a light diet and take good care of the symptoms of night cough after a cold, and they will disappear naturally.

3. Bronchitis caused by cold

Some babies may develop bronchitis after catching a cold, which may cause coughing symptoms. At this time, it is best to let your baby take some medicine to treat bronchitis and let your child drink more water.

4. Indoor air is too dry

Many people close the doors and windows at night for fear that their babies will catch a cold. In fact, this can easily cause the indoor air to become dry and turbid, which may cause the baby to cough at night. It is recommended to ventilate the room before going to bed at night, and try to leave a gap on the window to facilitate air circulation, which can effectively relieve the baby's coughing symptoms at night.