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The child coughs at night, what to do: the reasons for the night cough in a child
If at night in bed, but not during the day, it means thatthe baby has an allergic reaction. A characteristic feature of her is the onset of coughing as soon as the baby goes to bed. But here you should pay attention to the intensity - the child immediately after going to bed is filled with an attack. If the baby gets out of bed and the ailment recedes, then it makes sense to change linen, pillows, or just the powder you wash. The most dangerous reasons include the following: 1. The development of ARVI - the child coughs heavily at night due to the accumulation of sputum, which is facilitated by a horizontal and immobile position for a long time. The accumulated phlegm partially obstructs the airways. During a change in position or with a strong overlap, the baby begins to go into an attack. After clearing his throat, the child continues to sleep peacefully. 2. A baby's night cough may appear after DPT vaccination, which provokes the development of whooping cough or bronchial asthma. Parents should see a doctor for an examination if the ailment manifests itself only at night. Another reason is gastroesophageal reflux - a pathology of the gastric valve that allows food to pass into the esophagus. In the daytime, after eating, the baby may complain of heartburn. 4. The safest causes of coughing include dry air and teething, when the baby is simply gagging on accumulated saliva. To determine exactly why your baby coughs mostly at night, monitor and listen to your baby's breathing during sleep.
What to do with night cough?
Independently parents can only listenbreathing and determine the possible cause. During normal breathing, the room should be aired or a humidifier should be purchased - this is the main solution to the problem, especially in winter, i.e. the period with heating appliances. In other cases, when the child coughs at night, the pediatrician will help the parents to answer what the parents will do after the examination. Here, the doctor listens to the baby’s lungs to detect whooping cough, asthma, or ARVI. There is no need to begin any independent treatment before determining the disease - this can harm the health of the baby even more. If possible, ask the child about his condition. Also useful tips:
