Question
A three-year-old baby is experiencing nighttime coughing with vomiting, and the parents are confused about whether they should give the child medication or if there are other ways to handle the situation. This issue has been ongoing for several days.
Answer
When a baby coughs with dry heaves, common causes include excessive phlegm, which stimulates the throat and leads to further dry heaves, or dry heaves and coughing due to indigestion and gastroesophageal reflux caused by overeating. If the baby has no fever and is in good spirits, it is advisable to first observe the situation. Avoid eating indigestible foods two hours before bedtime, and consider using nebulizer inhalation therapy. When the baby has dry heaves, it is important to keep the baby in an upright position to prevent choking.