Question
Why does an 8-month-old baby cough while sleeping?
Answer
Coughing in an 8-month-old baby during sleep can be caused by various factors, including allergic irritants, dry air, throat discomfort, or infections. Parents can take some measures to alleviate this condition, such as ensuring the baby drinks plenty of water, maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature and humidity, avoiding excessively dry environments, and conducting a auscultation to determine if there is a respiratory infection. If an infection is detected, the baby can be given azithromycin granules. Additionally, check if the baby’s throat is uncomfortable; if so, you can give the baby pediatric throat-clearing granules. You can also prepare a syrup of rock sugar and pear water for the baby to nourish the yin and moisten the lungs to relieve coughing. At the same time, keep the baby’s diet light and avoid spicy and irritating foods.