Patient's question:
A 2.5-year-old girl coughs during naps, even when she's asleep, and it's more severe at night. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
A 2.5-year-old baby who coughs more noticeably at night may be related to their posture or allergies, but it's not ruled out that it could be caused by inflammation. If the baby's symptoms persist or worsen, it's best to have them checked by a local hospital for a thorough examination to identify the cause. Once a definitive diagnosis is made, treatment can be administered under the guidance of a local doctor, targeting the specific symptoms. At the same time, it's important to pay attention to the baby's dietary routine and prevent catching colds due to exposure to cold. Medications that nourish yin and moisten the lungs, such as loquat paste or loquat lung-clearing oral liquid, can be given to the child.