What should I do if my baby has not recovered from coughing for more than a month?

Babies have a relatively weak constitution. If they catch a cold, it may be difficult for them to recover, and the recovery process will be slow, which makes many parents very worried. So, if the baby has a cold for more than a month, we have to take different solutions depending on the cause. Next, let’s take a look at the different measures for different symptoms of a baby’s cold for a month.

Cough caused by the common cold

Characteristics: Mostly irritating coughs, like itchy throat, without phlegm; occurring at any time of day or night, not accompanied by wheezing or shortness of breath.

Symptoms: The baby is sleepy and has a runny nose, which may sometimes be accompanied by fever, with the body temperature not exceeding 38°C; poor spirits and loss of appetite. After sweating and fever subside, the symptoms disappear, but the cough may continue for 3 to 5 days.

Cause: It is prevalent in all seasons and is more common when the temperature difference is large. People usually experience colds, such as kicking off the quilt when sleeping at night, wearing too little clothes, catching a cold when taking a bath, etc.

Treatment advice: Generally no special treatment is required. Feed your baby more warm water, ginger water or onion water. Try to use less cold medicine. When your baby is irritable and has a fever, you can give him a little Xiaoerxin orally. Avoid using adult antipyretics, and do not feed him cough syrups, cough tablets, or other cough medicines. Do not abuse antibiotics.

Cold air irritation cough

Characteristics: The cough is initially an irritating dry cough.

Symptoms: light sputum, no fever, no shortness of breath and other accompanying symptoms.

Cause: Cold air is a purely physical factor that irritates the respiratory mucosa and causes an irritating cough. It is common in babies who do little outdoor activities. When the baby suddenly goes out and inhales cold air, the delicate respiratory mucosa will experience congestion, edema, exudation and other inflammatory reactions, thus inducing a cough reflex. There is no microbial infection initially, but if it persists for a long time, viral and bacterial infections may occur.

Doctor's opinion: Let your baby get exercise in temperature changes from an early age. Take your baby outdoors frequently, even in cold seasons. Only a well-trained respiratory tract can withstand the stimulation of cold air.

Flu-induced cough

Characteristics: A slightly hoarse cough occurs in the throat, which tends to gradually worsen, and the amount of sputum increases from a small amount to a large amount.

Symptoms: Accompanied by obvious clicking symptoms (increased tears, mucus, and respiratory secretions), often accompanied by high fever above 38°C, which is generally difficult to reduce and lasts for a week; coughing and rapid breathing during high fever, and the baby is in poor spirits.

Cause: Caused by viral infection, often occurs during the influenza epidemic season in winter and spring, and often occurs in clusters.

Doctor's opinion: If you suspect you have influenza, you should seek medical attention immediately, get a clear diagnosis, and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Well, the above is the specific content that I introduced to you about the various symptoms of baby's cough that has not been cured for more than a month. It also explains to you the different reasons for different symptoms. I believe you will understand after reading it. If your baby has been coughing for more than a month and the cough has not improved, you should read the above introduction.