What are the causes of cough in children?

Coughing is a common symptom, but it is more likely to cause concern among parents in children. So, what exactly causes children to cough? The following will provide a detailed introduction from four aspects: infection, allergy, airway irritation and environmental pollution.

1. Infection: Cold viruses are one of the main causes of cough in children, especially when the seasons change or the temperature changes greatly. Other viral infections, such as influenza and bronchitis, can also cause symptoms of cough in children.

2. Allergies: Many children are sensitive to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and animal dander. When they come into contact with these allergens, they will develop allergic symptoms such as coughing. Reducing contact with allergens in a timely manner is an important measure to prevent allergic cough in children.

3. Airway irritation: Airway irritation may come from irritants such as smoke, dust, and foreign matter, which can cause irritation of the airway mucosa and cause children to cough. Parents should pay attention to keeping the indoor air fresh and reduce contact with irritants, which will help reduce the occurrence of children's coughs.

5. Environmental pollution: With the development of industrialization and urbanization, pollutants in the environment are also increasing. Children exposed to polluted environments for a long time will cause respiratory diseases, which in turn cause children to cough. Reducing environmental pollution and protecting children's living environment are crucial to preventing children from coughing.

In daily life, parents should also pay attention to observe children's cough symptoms, seek medical treatment in time, diagnose the cause, and treat according to the doctor's advice. At the same time, keeping children's indoor environment clean and avoiding contact with allergens and irritants can help prevent the occurrence of children's cough.