What is the reason for repeated coughing in children? What should I do if my child has repeated coughing?

There are many reasons for children's recurrent coughing, such as improper feeding, improper sleeping position, stimulation from plush toys, large temperature changes, dry air, etc. If the cough is severe, stopping the medication without authorization will also cause recurrent coughing. It is recommended to pay attention to these aspects after the illness, and then cooperate with the doctor for treatment, so that the cause can be eliminated and complete recovery can be achieved.

Coughing is a very common condition in life, especially in children. Generally speaking, coughing is caused by factors such as wind chill, cold and flu. Coughing can be cured by taking measures to keep warm and drive away the cold. However, some people are prone to recurrence after being ill, and it is necessary to understand the reason. So, what is the reason for repeated coughing in children?
1. Improper breastfeeding <br/>The baby coughs repeatedly, which may be due to the mother's improper breastfeeding posture. Because the mother lies down to feed at night, it presses on the baby's mouth and nose, which makes the baby breathe poorly and has uncomfortable symptoms such as coughing.
2. Improper sleeping position <br/>If the baby's sleeping position is incorrect, the secretions in the nasal cavity will flow back to the throat, irritating the throat and causing nerve reflexes, which will cause coughing. Therefore, mothers need to pay attention to the baby's sleeping position, try to raise the baby's head when the baby is sleeping, and change the baby's sleeping position frequently to allow the baby to breathe smoothly.
3. Stimulation from plush toys <br/>Studies have shown that 80% of plush toys have pneumococcal bacteria on their surfaces. When babies play with these plush toys when they are sick, the wool from the toys will irritate their nasal cavity and throat, causing runny nose and coughing. Therefore, mothers are advised not to buy too many plush toys to avoid irritants that cause babies to cough repeatedly.
4. Large temperature changes <br/>Sudden temperature changes may also cause the baby to cough. For example, when the mother takes the baby out and turns on the air conditioner immediately after returning home, the indoor temperature suddenly drops, and the baby may cough due to discomfort. Therefore, when turning on the air conditioner, the temperature should not be adjusted too low at the beginning. Wait until the baby adapts and then adjust it slightly lower.
5. Dry air <br/>When the indoor air is dry, viruses and bacteria are easily adsorbed in the floating dust. After the baby inhales it, he will experience symptoms such as throat discomfort and repeated coughing. Therefore, mothers need to pay attention to the indoor humidity. When the air is dry, they can turn on the humidifier to adjust it appropriately.
If your baby has phlegm in his throat and keeps coughing, you can let him drink more warm water to thin the phlegm in his throat and relieve the discomfort in his throat. If your baby has a cold and coughs, you can wrap a hot water bottle in a cloth and apply it to the back of the baby near the lungs to accelerate the cold. If your baby coughs repeatedly, it is mostly because of his weak constitution. Taking your baby to exercise outdoors appropriately can enhance his resistance and greatly reduce the onset of the disease.