Patient's question:
The child is 2 years old. In the past, they were quite healthy and very cute, loved by everyone. However, last week, they started experiencing a slight dry cough and have become a bit weak because of it. Now, I'm very worried. What kind of assistance is needed: How to treat the baby's slight dry cough?Doctor's answer:
Solution: Elevate the baby's head at nightIf the baby coughs persistently while sleeping, you can elevate their head to alleviate the coughing symptoms. Elevating the head is helpful for most coughs caused by infections because when lying flat, secretions in the baby's nasal cavity can easily flow down to the throat, causing throat irritation and worsening the cough at night. Raising the head can help increase the drainage of nasal secretions backward. Additionally, change the sleeping position frequently, preferably alternating between the left and right sides, which aids in the expulsion of respiratory secretions.