Cough and phlegm in children
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It is very common to have a problem of cough and cold due to changes in weather, especially in young children, temperature fluctuations, cold winds and increasing moisture in the air also increases the risk of spreading infection. Children’s immunity is not fully developed, so they fall ill soon as soon as they come in contact with viruses and bacteria. Sometimes this cough is caused by a simple cold, but sometimes it can also be a sign of a serious infection or allergy. In such a situation, some serious symptoms can also be seen in case of cough. About whom Dr. Himanshu Badani of Pediatric Department at Delhi AIIMS Have told
Dr. Himanshu says that there are such symptoms that can be dangerous to take lightly. If the baby’s lips or nails start turning blue, it is a sign of lack of oxygen in the body and should be taken to the hospital immediately. Breathing sharp, shallow or wheezing can also be a symptom of tightness or infection in the lungs. These are all serious signs for the child to suffer from frequent cough, ribs inside or speaking while breathing. If you see high fever, lethargy or refusal to eat with cough, do not delay. In such a situation, it is the right step to seek advice from a doctor immediately and to recruit in emergency if needed.
Children are unable to take out mucus, what measures should be taken?
Young children usually do not remove mucus out, due to which they accumulate in the throat or chest. Some domestic and simple measures can be taken to help remove it. First of all, drink sufficient amount of lukewarm water or light warm soup to the child, so that the mucus can be thinned and come out easily. Provide haumidifier or steam in the room, so that moisture in the respiratory tubes remains and the tightness is reduced. It also helps to loosen mucus on the child’s back. Keep the child’s head slightly high at bedtime, so that the mucus does not accumulate down. If the problem persists, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Some children have coughs at night, some in the day?
The time of cough many times indicates its causes. In some children, cough increases at night because when lying down, the mucus stored in the throat flows downwards, causing a cough reflex trigger. Cold air and closed room at night can also increase symptoms of allergies or asthma. At the same time, some children have more cough during the day because running in the day, playing or coming in contact with dust and dust affects the throat. Pollution present in school or park can also increase day cough. According to time, it is necessary to monitor the pattern of cough because it helps the doctor to understand the right reason.
When Cuff has gripped, when is the need for a test?
If cough and phlegm remain continuously for several days or have trouble breathing and fever, then doctors can advise to get some tests done. It is detected from chest X-rays that there is no lung infection, bronchitis or pneumonia. Blood tests help in understanding the difference in viral and bacterial infection, so that the drug can be fixed correctly. If the child is coughing repeatedly and is not getting relief from medicines, then allergies or asthma related tests can also be done. All these checks are necessary only when the symptoms remain for a long time or deteriorate, so that the correct treatment can be started on time.
Can this cough be an early indication of asthma or a severe lung disease?
Many times, parents ignore the cough as an ordinary cold, while it can also be an initial warning of asthma or any lung disease. If the child has frequent cough attacks, whistle-like sounds while breathing, cough is more at night or cough increases as soon as exposure to dust, then it can be signs of asthma. In some children, in the early stage, only cough is the symptom, symptoms like breath flower are seen later. In such cases, it is very important to check and treat the doctor on time so that the disease can be controlled in the initial stage itself.