Question

A 4-year-old child starts coughing as soon as they go to bed at night. They feel like there’s phlegm. This has been going on for 20 days now. They are completely normal during the day! They are energetic and eating well! What could be the cause? Their temperature is normal and they are fine during the day. It’s just that they keep coughing intermittently when they go to bed. They feel like there’s phlegm! What could be causing this? How should it be treated? The medication prescribed after seeing a doctor at the community hospital didn’t work.

Answer

It’s quite challenging to completely cure a child’s cough, as it is related to the growth and development of their physique. I suggest that while taking medication, you also focus on nourishing their body. With the changing weather in spring, it’s important to adjust clothing as needed and eat more cough-relieving foods while reducing snacks. These are my suggestions for the issue of “a 4-year-old child starts coughing as soon as they go to bed at night, feeling like there’s phlegm.” I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!