Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Last night, I suspect I didn't cover the baby properly, and I fell asleep while feeding. When I woke up, I found the baby next to me with nothing covered, and even the umbilical cord was exposed, until the baby choked me awake. During the day, the baby sometimes coughs a few times, and I'm worried it might get worse, so I'm asking the doctor for methods to quickly relieve the cough that just started on the first day.Duration and onset of the illness: One day (no other symptoms)
Note: I really dislike taking medication. Please advise the doctor on natural care and dietary treatment. I recently had diarrhea and just adjusted my stomach and intestines, so I don't want to be affected by medication again.
Doctor's answer:
When the baby has a cough, parents should not feed the baby junk food. Coughs and colds not only rely on medication but also require attention to diet in daily life. During a cold or cough, avoid feeding the baby carbonated drinks and other junk food to prevent worsening the child's condition (inform the child to stop drinking carbonated drinks during illness and comfort them). There are many causes of respiratory diseases in children. If the child is diagnosed with a respiratory system illness, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.