Autumn weather is dry, coupled with the weak resistance of babies, it is easy for them to get infected by respiratory viruses, often manifested as colds, runny noses, and coughs, mostly due to the climate?
Correctly distinguishing the cause of a baby's cough
1. Occasional coughing does not require medication
Some parents have reported that their babies cough at night after the autumn season, but less during the day.
Does the baby need medication in this case?
The doctor said that if the baby coughs occasionally at night, it may be related to the dry autumn weather, and medication is not necessary for the time being.
The child should drink more water and increase indoor humidity. If the cough symptoms do not improve and gradually worsen, it is recommended to see a doctor.
2. Baby's cough worsens with phlegm or bronchitis
The doctor reminds parents that if the baby's cough gradually worsens and there is phlegm, it may be bronchitis.
Simple cough suppressants can only relieve symptoms and cannot treat the underlying cause. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to determine the cause and guide treatment.
3. Baby's cough worsens with phlegm or bronchitis
The doctor reminds parents that if the baby's cough gradually worsens and there is phlegm, it may be bronchitis.
Simple cough suppressants can only relieve symptoms and cannot treat the underlying cause.
It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible to determine the cause and guide treatment.
4. Baby's persistent cough may be asthma
There are many reasons for coughing, with acute coughing mostly caused by common colds and acute bronchitis.
However, the causes of chronic cough lasting more than 4 weeks are relatively complex.
Common diseases include cough variant asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis.
5. Don't give your baby cough suppressants as soon as they cough
Some parents believe that coughing should be suppressed, and as soon as their child coughs, they should immediately use cough suppressants.
In fact, coughing is not a disease, but a symptom caused by different diseases.
Therefore, controlling coughing cannot rely on cough suppressants alone, but requires treatment of the underlying disease.
Recommendation of two dietary remedies for stopping baby's cough
1. Tendrilled Fritillary Bulb Pear Soup
Benefits: This remedy has the effect of moisturizing the lungs, stopping coughs, and resolving phlegm.
Ingredients: Tendrilled fritillary bulb, pear, rock sugar.
Preparation: Cut the pear horizontally at the stem end, remove the core, and then put 2-3 pieces of rock sugar and 5-6 pieces of tendrilled fritillary bulb (crush the tendrilled fritillary bulb into powder) into the pear.
Place the pear halves together in a bowl and steam for about 30 minutes. Divide it into two servings for the baby.
2. Chinese Yam Porridge
Benefits: This porridge can stop coughs and treat asthma. It also has a good effect on children's anorexia, excessive sweating, drooling, and timidness caused by qi deficiency.
Ingredients: Chinese yam.
Preparation: Peel the Chinese yam, cut it into small pieces, and put it into a food processor with half a cup of water. Process the Chinese yam into a slurry.
Then pour it into a pot, heat it up, and stir it constantly. Once it boils, it is ready to serve.
It is best for the baby to consume it on an empty stomach. One bowl of Chinese yam porridge can be divided into 2-3 servings for the baby.
Reminder: The baby should eat a tasty, light, and nutritious diet during the coughing period.
Stimulating foods can worsen coughing, so foods that are salty, sour, spicy, and have strong flavors should be consumed less.
In addition, sweets can generate phlegm, so they should also be consumed less. Provide warm and hot meals, such as noodles and soup.
Avoid eating cold foods and beverages, stay away from ice cream and cold carbonated drinks.
