1. Symptoms of dry cough in babies
Baby dry cough refers to a persistent coughing sound in infants and young children when there is no phlegm or only a small amount of phlegm. It usually manifests as frequent, severe, and long-lasting dry cough, sometimes accompanied by other symptoms such as difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. If these conditions occur in the baby, parents should take the child to the hospital for treatment in time.
2. Causes of dry cough in babies
1. Infectious factors: such as respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, etc.;
2. Allergic factors: such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, etc.;
3. Environmental factors: such as air pollution, second-hand smoke, etc.;
4. Psychological factors: such as stress and anxiety;
5. Other factors: such as gastroesophageal reflux, etc.
3. Preventive measures
1. Keep the air fresh and ventilate regularly;
2. Avoid second-hand smoke and toxic substance pollution;
3. Pay attention to children\’s healthy diet and avoid overeating and eating cold foods;
4. Strengthen exercise and improve body immunity;
5. Prevent children from being overtired.
4. Treatment methods
1. Drug treatment: such as cough medicine, expectorant, etc.;
2. Physical therapy: such as oxygen inhalation, air pressure spray, etc.;
3. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: such as acupuncture, massage, etc.;
4. Surgical treatment: such as bronchiectasis, etc.
5. Things to note
1. Do not give cough medicine and antibiotics to your baby at will. They must be used under the guidance of a doctor;
2. Avoid exposing your baby to irritating smells and chemicals, such as perfume, detergents, etc.;
3. Keep your baby\’s mood stable and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.
6. Conclusion
Baby dry cough is a common respiratory disease in children. Parents should take their children to the hospital in time. In daily life, we should also pay attention to preventive measures to maintain environmental hygiene and children\’s healthy diet.
