Question

The baby occasionally coughs during sleep, and the sound is a bit different. It has been going on for some time, and no treatment has been sought yet. What kind of help is needed? How should this situation be treated?

Answer

  1. If coughing is accompanied by symptoms such as runny nose, fever, and nasal congestion, it may be an upper respiratory infection. It is recommended to take fever-reducing medications such as Huitong or Youkadan.
  2. If coughing is accompanied by hoarseness and difficulty breathing during inhalation, it may be acute laryngitis. It is recommended to bring the child to the hospital’s otolaryngology department for diagnosis and treatment after confirmation.
  3. If coughing is accompanied by a purulent cough sound, although the baby is too young to cough up phlegm, you can hear phlegm sounds in the throat. This may indicate a bronchial infection. It is recommended to use symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and consider using ceftriaxone and ambroxol oral solution.
  4. Due to the baby’s young age, it is recommended to bring the child to the hospital for diagnosis before treatment.