Patient's question:
It's quite normal to breastfeed, and since birth, the baby has rarely been sick. Their immunity is much weaker than that of ordinary children. However, for almost a week now, the child has been coughing non-stop every morning upon waking up, and the symptoms have always been quite severe, with the baby turning red in the face and neck each time.What kind of assistance is needed: Hello, the baby always coughs easily when waking up early, and it's more than just that. What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
For a child's cough, in addition to using antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, many simple and practical measures are equally effective. You can often have the child jump or have their back tapped. This not only promotes blood circulation in the lungs but also helps loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier to expel. Let the child lie half-sitting or be held in a half-sitting position. The parent's fingers should be slightly curved into a semi-ring shape, like half a fist, and gently tap the sick child's back, alternating sides. The tapping force should not be too strong, and it should be done from top to bottom, from outside to inside, in sequence. Tap each side for 3 to 5 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day.