Question
Newborn’s Test and Examination Results: No treatment has been received yet, what should be done for the cough (dry cough)?
Answer
In addition to using antibiotics for bacterial infections, simple and easy measures such as patting the back are also very effective for treating a baby’s cough. This method helps to promote lung blood circulation and loosen phlegm, making it easier to expel from the body. Here is a specific method for patting the back: have the baby semi-reclining or held up in a semi-reclining position. The parent uses their five fingers slightly curled into a half-circle shape, gently patting the baby’s back alternately. The force of the pat should not be too strong, from top to bottom, from outside to inside. Perform this for 3 to 5 minutes each time, twice or three times a day.