Question
Why does a newborn keep coughing? Is it because they choked while drinking milk, but it’s not always like that, is it a sign of illness? Please inform the doctor, thank you.
Answer
Coughing in newborns is a very common phenomenon and not a disease. It’s not yet clear why newborns are prone to coughing. It is currently believed that the underdevelopment of the child’s nervous system leads to spasms of the diaphragm, resulting in more frequent coughing than in adults. While coughing can cause anxiety for parents, it doesn’t have any negative effects on the newborn. Various treatment methods have been introduced in many places, and parents can try them out. However, from a medical perspective, newborn coughing is a physiological phenomenon that does not require any treatment.