Question
My 2-year-old baby starts to cough every time they eat or drink, and this has been happening since yesterday. They cough after taking a few mouthfuls. I want to know the cause and how to solve it.
Answer
This could be due to swelling or pain in the pylorus, which increases the pressure inside the stomach and causes the baby to cough to relieve the pressure. This is usually caused by indigestion. It is recommended to reduce the amount of food intake temporarily, switch to liquid foods, and consider using gastrointestinal motility drugs. Additionally, letting the child walk can promote gastrointestinal motility, help expel stomach gases, and alleviate symptoms.