Wet cough in an infant (how and what to treat)

Before you talk about the most important tips on how to cure a wet cough in a baby, you need to learn about the symptoms and the causes of its appearance.

For those who do not know, cough is divided into "dry cough”And“ wet ”(or“ wet ”). Now we will talk about wet cough.

Wet cough in a child

As a rule, a cough with sputum in both babies and an adult speaks of colds:

• ARVI,
• ARI
• bronchitis (which can become chronic with poor treatment)
• angina,
• inflammation of the tonsils (pharyngeal),
• sinusitis and others

Nevertheless, do not sound the alarm if you notice a one-time wet cough in an infant. After all, a normal healthy baby can cough a day up to 8-10 times. Why? Because particles of dust or something similar can get into the pulmonary tract and larynx. In this case, coughing is a natural way to cleanse.

But, in another case, coughing is an important symptom by which parents determine the need to start treatment. If with a wet cough in a baby you can observe:

1. An increase in temperature (above 37.5), which does not subside over several days.
2. Sudden and sharp onset of cough that does not disappear in a certain period.
3. The appearance of shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
4. Asphyxiation.
5. The appearance of severe sputum and mucus when coughing.
6. The appearance of a rash or other allergic reaction.

Then you need to start active action. Immediately pay attention to the fact that you can not engage in self-medication, because in most cases, self-medication will lead to serious consequences and complications. Therefore, immediately make a call to the pediatrician at home or visit him at the clinic yourself.

(!) If the child has a high fever with a cough, you need to call an ambulance.

Before her arrival, the baby can be ground with a solution of vinegar and make cool compresses. When there is a suspicion of an allergic cough, it is necessary to ventilate the room, remove foreign objects, such as toys. It would seem, how can they be dangerous? In them, as in bedding, mites and dust may appear.

In addition, pay attention to the appearance of the soft toy and its composition. Manufacturers can use cheap material and an excessive amount of low-quality paint - these factors can become unpleasant allergens for your baby.

In the process of illness and a wet cough in a child, help his body get rid of mucus and normalize breathing. To do this, when the child is lying, put a pillow under his head. A slightly elevated position will provide a more intense cough with the release of sputum. Do not forget to check the child's oral cavity to cleanse it of mucus.

And finally: why is it strictly forbidden to engage in self-medication? Only a doctor can accurately determine the diagnosis and prescribe certain types of treatment and the necessary drugs. The pediatrician will also take into account the characteristics of the baby's body, which as a result will help to avoid complications, allergies, etc.Be healthy you and your children, regardless of age!

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