Question
Why does my child cough while eating?
Answer
When a child coughs during meals, it is typically due to tonsillitis. In such cases, it is recommended to give the child symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and make dietary adjustments to help the child recover faster. If the situation is severe, hospitalization for intravenous treatment may be required. Moreover, children may experience recurrent coughing, sputum, and throat inflammation as a result of consuming snacks, sweets, fried foods, drinks, cold beverages, and dairy products.