Question
What should I do if my baby coughs a little after feeding?
Answer
Your baby’s cough might be due to a cold or flu. Symptoms may include frequent coughing, thin sputum, clear nasal discharge, a pale and red tongue with thin white coating, a loud cough sound, headache, fever, and sometimes wheezing. Treatment can involve using San Nao Tang (a traditional Chinese medicine decoction) along with herbs to reduce phlegm and relieve Qi. Since newborns’ immune systems are not fully developed, they are susceptible to various diseases. Therefore, parents should immediately take their child to a doctor and avoid using unknown or unverified medications. Parents should provide sufficient care and attention to their children and help them receive timely treatment for their illnesses.