Question
Why is my baby coughing up a lot at night?
Answer
The patient had edematous colitis and, after treatment, the symptoms of colitis should have improved. However, there is still a lot of coughing, especially at night. When lying down to sleep, there is a feeling of gas in the abdomen, and one needs to wait until coughing up before lying down. When waking up at night, one also needs to sit up and cough before going back to sleep. There has been no impact on eating habits, and this situation has continued for half a year. Disease Analysis: Chronic colitis is an autoimmune disease that may be related to certain pathogen infections, genetic factors, and psychological factors. The course of the disease is usually long, and the condition is difficult to cure completely. Treatment should follow the principles of clearing heat and cold, strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the middle, and balancing yin and yang. It is recommended to adopt a combined treatment method of Chinese and Western medicine. It is suggested that parents take their child to see a doctor promptly, avoid self-administering unknown medications, use medication reasonably, and closely monitor their child’s condition changes to help treat the disease effectively and promptly.