The child coughs when lying down

It is well known that people's coughing symptoms are more severe at night. Especially when a coughing patient lies down, he will obviously feel that the coughing symptoms have worsened. This is because lying down will increase the respiratory function of the lungs, thereby aggravating the patient's coughing symptoms. If a child has a coughing problem, parents must take relevant measures to treat it in time. But why do some children cough as soon as they lie down?

1. Reasons why children cough at night

1. If the child's sleeping posture is not correct, it will affect his breathing and cause coughing.

2. If a child coughs while sleeping, it may be due to throat inflammation, or there may be dust mites on the bed that cause respiratory allergies in the child.

3. Poor air quality and stuffiness in the room can also cause children to cough.

4. Dry indoor air may also cause children to cough. Turning on the heater at night will make the air very dry, so pay attention to increasing the humidity in the room.

2. What should I do if my child coughs as soon as he lies down?

1. Raise the child's head a little.

2. You can let your child sleep in a side-lying position. If you think your child has phlegm in his throat, you can pat his back to help him/her expel the phlegm. Do not let your child take medicine casually.

3. Keep the air in the room fresh and do not close the doors and windows when sleeping.

4. When turning on the heater, pay attention to the temperature and humidity. You can turn it on for a while before going to bed, and then turn off the heater after adjusting the room temperature.

5. Roasted orange therapy: The therapy can effectively relieve cough. Roast the oranges directly on a low fire, turning them constantly during the roasting process until the orange peel turns black. Let the orange cool down for a while, peel the orange and let your child eat the flesh. It is more effective when taken with garlic water and is suitable for treating cold and cough.

Don’t be anxious if your child starts coughing as soon as he lies down. Parents should first determine the cause and then prescribe symptomatic medication. As long as the cough is not caused by an illness, there is no need to take medicine. By doing daily care and paying attention to the diet, the problem of your child's night cough can be solved quickly. You should take your children to exercise more often to improve their resistance, which can reduce the chance of them suffering from cough.