Question
Why does my baby seem to have a sensation of something in their throat when they sleep at night, as if it were asthma, particularly during the late hours? And lately, they have also been taking fewer naps. What kind of assistance do I need?
Answer
This could be due to chronic inflammation of the baby’s pharyngeal mucosa, which may be part of chronic catarrhal inflammation of the upper respiratory tract or a limited inflammation of the pharyngeal lymphoid tissue. This condition is known as chronic pharyngitis in medicine and is similar to chronic sore throat in traditional Chinese medicine. Chronic pharyngitis is a common disease caused by chronic infection. Here are some dietary recommendations:
- Boil one or two green beans and one or two strips of seaweed (sliced) in a pot with water until soft, add an appropriate amount of sugar for seasoning, and drink it as tea daily.
- Squeeze the juice out of watermelons and drink it frequently; it can help cool down and relieve irritability, as well as nourish the yin and moisten the dryness. These are suggestions for the question “Why does my baby’s throat feel like there’s something in it at night.” I hope this helps you, and wish your baby good health!