Allergies, asthma, colds, and other respiratory infections are the usual culprits. Cold air or activity can make these coughs worse, and they often subside at night or when the child is resting. You should make sure that nothing in your house, like air freshener, pets, or smoke, is making your child cough.
What should I do if my baby is coughing at night?
If your child has had an annoying on-and-off cough that gets worse at night and with activity, call the pediatrician. It is possible your child may have asthma, a chronic condition where the airways of the lungs become inflamed and narrow. There may also be excess mucus, which might explain your child’s coughing.
What are RSV symptoms in babies?
What are the symptoms of RSV in a child?
- Runny nose.
- Fever.
- Cough.
- Short periods without breathing (apnea)
- Trouble eating, drinking, or swallowing.
- Wheezing.
- Flaring of the nostrils or straining of the chest or stomach while breathing.
- Breathing faster than usual, or trouble breathing.
What home remedy is good for a baby cough?
Coughing: Use homemade cough medicines.
- Age 3 months to 1 year. Give warm clear fluids (such as apple juice or lemonade). …
- Age 1 year and older. Use Honey ½ to 1 teaspoon (2 to 5 ml) as needed. …
- Age 6 years and older. Use Cough Drops to decrease the tickle in the throat. …
- Coughing fits.
How do I know if my child’s cough is serious?
Always call your doctor if your child is coughing and:
- has trouble breathing or is working hard to breathe.
- is breathing faster than usual.
- has a blue or dusky color to the lips, face, or tongue.
- has a high fever (especially if your child is coughing but does NOT have a runny or stuffy nose)
How long does a baby cough last?
The symptoms tend to go away on their own in about 7 to 10 days, but it’s possible for cold-like symptoms to persist, and for an illness such as pneumonia to develop.
Is it normal for babies to cough?
Coughing is common.
Babies cough and sneeze for the same reasons we do: to clear their nasal passages of something irritating, such as dust, or to move mucus or saliva out of their throats.