Why is the baby coughing?

Coughing in a small child can accompany a number of diseases. In most cases, the baby is coughing because of his acute respiratory illness. In this situation, the inflammatory process is localized in the upper (nasopharynx) and lower (trachea, bronchus, lungs, larynx) airways.

Another cause of coughing in a small child may be the inflammation of the ENT organs or the presence of adenoids in the baby.

Cough in children can be a sign of a dangerous disease - bronchial asthma. This disease affects about 10 percent of the young. Bronchial asthma manifests itself in children with sudden painful attacks, at first the cough is convulsive and dry, then it becomes more intense and the child coughs up to vomiting. In this insidious disease in the crumb, there are strong spasms of small bronchi, as the child can not exhale fully, it starts to choke.

Suddenly, a violent attack of a violent cough in the baby can signal a child's inhalation of a foreign body, and this always poses a threat to the health and life of the little man. If you accidentally inhale a foreign body, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.

If the baby is coughing, it's only necessary to put him in bed, then you should think about whether another attack of cough is caused by an allergic reaction. The cause of the allergy may be any bedding of the baby or improper quality detergent powder, the particles of which were left on the laundry. It is worthwhile to look closely, is it worth it next to the baby crib new furniture, smelling of paint and capable of causing the strongest attacks of allergy. If, in addition to coughing, the child has swelling of mucous membranes, then it is probably allergen somewhere nearby.

If a small child coughs during sleep, it must be examined by a pediatrician. If during the examination of the child the doctor suspects a serious illness, the baby will be assigned a further examination to clarify and diagnose the child. If the night cough in the baby is an ARVI syndrome, every effort should be made to ensure that the child can safely survive the night time and recover faster.

It is necessary to ventilate before going to bed a room in which there is a cot. Wet cleaning in the rooms should be carried out both during the day and in the evening before going to bed. If the baby is coughing, it will be superfluous to additionally moisten the air in the nursery.

Any treatment of the disease, which is accompanied by coughing attacks, should be carried out under the strict supervision of a doctor. The regime of a sickly infant should be as gentle as possible, but should not be limited in the movements of the baby. Motor activity significantly accelerates recovery. Try to take the baby in your arms more often, gently patting the back. Massage your baby also does not hurt.

Diet of an infant should be as gentle as possible. If he refuses to eat - do not force him, it is better to offer your baby a light but healthy caloric food (or the usual milk formula or breast, if the youngster has not yet gotten acquainted with the lure). But to drink a kid must be a lot and often. The liquid helps to dilute and remove sputum from the bronchi and significantly improves the excretion of toxins from the body. Prepare the baby for his favorite drinks and invite the baby to drink them from a funny bright mug-non-spill.

If your baby coughs - do not delay the visit to the doctor. And for the prevention of diseases - spend more time with the baby in the open air, and under no circumstances do not smoke in front of the child!