Question
In January of this year, my baby began to exhibit coughing symptoms without any fever. The symptoms are as follows: The baby will suddenly have a series of coughs at certain times, with a throaty sound similar to a crying sound. The coughing stops as soon as the throat noise ceases, and the coughing sound may not even be heard. Initially, the coughing was random, occurring at any time in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Recently, I’ve noticed that the coughing occurs more frequently at night. I am puzzled because normal disease coughs should not be like this; if there is a cough, there should be a sound in the throat. This makes me feel unusual, possibly indicating a throat problem. Please read my detailed query and answer my question: What is the disease?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby’s cough could have many causes, including viral, bacterial, or mycoplasma infections. I suggest you take your baby to a local regular hospital’s pediatric department for consultation, where they can conduct blood tests, pathogen detection, and chest X-rays to determine the cause and provide symptomatic treatment, such as medication inhalation therapy. In terms of diet, it is recommended to provide light and easy-to-digest foods, consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, and drink warm water frequently to help dissolve phlegm. Avoid eating spicy, greasy, or roasted foods.