What to Do When a Child Vomits After Coughing?

If a baby or young child experiences dry vomiting after coughing, it may be due to phlegm irritating the mucous membranes in the throat. Treatment with expectorant and cough-suppressing medication is recommended, and close attention should be paid to any drop in body temperature. If there is a fever, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication may be needed. It is important to maintain warmth during daily activities.
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