Patient's question:
My baby is two and a half months old. Three days ago, she started coughing at around 4:00 in the morning, coughing only once or twice at a time. It wasn’t difficult for her to cough, and she didn’t have a fever. When I picked her up and patted her, she’d burp, and then she’d be fine. It felt like she coughed whenever she made an effort. During the day, sometimes I’d notice a little milk in her mouth, and then she’d cough. Her breathing wasn’t difficult. Her nose has always made a gurgling sound because her laryngeal cartilage hasn’t developed properly, but it seems to have improved a bit these past few days. We’ve been giving her cough syrup and cefalexin for two days, but there’s been no improvement. Previously, even if she didn’t take a nap during the day, she was always in good spirits and kept playing. But lately, she’s been crying more and sleeping for longer periods. When she wakes up, she doesn’t play much. I’m not sure if it’s because of the medicine or if she’s not feeling well.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby's condition is likely due to a lack of vitamin D, causing sleeplessness and crying. It is recommended to feed the baby as needed, providing 400 units of vitamin D daily. The room should be ventilated and aired out every day to maintain fresh and circulating air. It is best to minimize the baby's crying and straining. The above suggestions are for the question "Why does my baby make a sound while coughing and sniffling?" and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!