In a newborn, coughing is not always a sign of a disease. However, this is a weighty argument for a doctor. So, what are the possible causes of coughing in the baby and how to deal with it in each specific case, we will consider in more detail.
Why does a newborn baby get coughing?
For any violations in the airways, the baby's body will react with a cough. This is a completely natural reaction to mechanical, chemical or inflammatory irritation. Therefore, it is very important to understand the nature of the cough, before starting its treatment, especially to the baby.
Do not immediately worry if:
- Coughing in a newborn child appeared immediately after awakening and during the day it does not bother. Most likely, this phenomenon is due to the slime accumulated during sleep, which the baby tried to cough up.
- Kroha is hungry and tries to eat as much as possible and faster. In this case, the baby can simply choke, resulting in a cough. The same happens in the period of teething, when a cough arises from the abundant salivation.
- Dry cough in a newborn can be triggered by an allergy. Allergic reaction is caused by new food products, or surrounding objects (including domestic animals).
However, cough may indicate a disease of the respiratory tract and ENT organs, namely:
- dry cough occurs with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
- coarse cough may be a sign of tracheitis;
- Laryngitis is characterized by a dry "barking" cough , while in a couple of days it becomes hoarse;
- a common cold is often accompanied by a cough;
- dry cough at night on the background of purulent discharge from the spout - a sign of sinusitis;
- a serious disease of whooping cough is also accompanied by a cough.
In any case, when you have a cough, fever, a cold, you should not be idle and first of all you need to turn to the pediatrician.
How and what to treat cough in newborns?
Before treating cough in newborns, you need to have a clear idea of the cause that provoked it. Because in some cases, drug therapy will not only bring the desired result, but it can also harm the baby's health. So, we must cure a newborn if it is caused by an infectious disease, accompanied by a fever and a general malaise. To ease the state of crumbs, in addition to medicines, inhalation (not just a ferry), copious drinking, moist air in the children's room, drainage massage, frequent attachment to the breast will help.