Question
My baby is almost three years old, and lately, she always coughs during her afternoon nap. There’s no phlegm when she has the air conditioner on. She doesn’t cough during the day. What could be the cause?
Answer
Based on your description, your child is three years old and coughs during her afternoon nap without producing any phlegm. This could be due to dryness in her throat caused by the air conditioner. It is recommended to give her more water to moisten her throat, and consider using throat-soothing traditional Chinese medicine for nourishment and treatment, such as Platycodon granules or pediatric Yanbian granules. Also, be sure to keep warm to prevent catching a cold. These are suggestions for the question ‘Doctor, my baby is almost three years old.’ I hope this helps you, and wish you all the best!