Question
An eight-month-old baby frequently coughs without vomiting, starting from two months old. It rarely happens that the baby throws up. Sometimes it can happen multiple times a day, with appetite fluctuating, bowel movements being normal, and normal growth in height and weight. I would like to inquire if this could be an organ disease.
Answer
A baby’s frequent coughing can be a physiological phenomenon, but it can also be a pathological one, even an early manifestation of serious diseases. Therefore, it is crucial to make an accurate judgment of the cause of the coughing and take appropriate measures. It is advisable to take the child to the hospital for examination so that the doctor can determine the cause and adopt the appropriate treatment method. There are many factors that can cause pediatric digestive diseases. If the child is diagnosed with pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, along with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should also pay attention not to let the child develop picky eating habits and arrange meals reasonably.