Cough for good?
Do you know that the cough that usually scares us, especially at night (barking, dull, productive or dry) is a protective reaction of the respiratory system. The mucous membrane of the respiratory tract is equipped with sensitive cells, the irritation of which leads to the appearance of a cough thrust, and also a special mechanism for self-purification. In response to the introduction of microbes, mucus-mucin is secreted. And this suspension rises to the upper respiratory tract. When it reaches the trachea, the cough reflex works: the pressure in the respiratory organs rises sharply and the air, together with the phlegm, is thrown up. The cause of coughing can be not only a viral infection and inflammation, but also allergens, foreign bodies and even the baby's saliva. On the one hand, coughing is a manifestation of the disease and you want to cope with it as quickly as possible. And on the other - it allows you to clear the airways. The main task is to help the baby cough up phlegm, but do not suppress cough.
In diseases of the nasopharynx
To provoke a cough, enough irritation of the posterior pharyngeal wall. Mucus in the nasal passages with a cold can also cause a cough. Most often this cough has the character of coughing; usually it occurs at night, especially when the baby sleeps on the back. Even cleaning the spout can provoke a cough. As the nasopharynx recovers, the cough passes. However, the baby for a long time can persist obsessive groaning (pershenie). As a rule, the general condition of the young child corresponds to the severity of the upper respiratory tract. The temperature can be held for the first three days, and then normalized. Do not forget that medical examination is mandatory! It is listening to the doctor's lung will give an objective picture of what is happening. To the crumb at night did not pester the cough, carefully clean his nose before going to bed. To do this, use a saline solution and an aspirator. With liquid abundant discharge, dig in at night vasoconstrictive droplets.
Moist cough
If there is liquid sputum in the respiratory tract, the cough becomes wet (productive). Such a cough is a companion of bronchitis and sinusitis. The baby coughs regardless of the time of day and he manages to cough up phlegm. Slightly more sputum is observed in the mornings. Tiny to a year can not spit it out and often swallow it. If you manage to see the phlegm, describe its color to the doctor. Remember! Medical supervision of a coughing child is mandatory! Independently, you can stimulate the phlegm withdrawal: suggest that the child drink more fluids. More often bear a crumb on the hands. Older children (2-3 years old) can do a vibrating massage so that the sputum goes away faster. It is enough for the baby to stroke the back. A slightly alkaline mineral water is useful. Release the gas and lightly heat it. Also, give the baby a warm tea, compote of dried fruits, mors.
Obsessive and dry
Perhaps this is the most unpleasant kind of cough. It often occurs at the onset of the disease and is characteristic of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx, larynx and trachea. Sore sensations in the throat cause a painful cough, the attack of which can occur at any time of the day. The main task of parents is to soften it. Baby coughed at night? Take it on the handles: changing the position of the body can stop the attack. Invite the crumb to drink warm water or herbal tea. Keep the air humidity in the room within 60-70%. During the heating period, wet sheets can be hung for this purpose. Dry cough, holding temperature and worsening of the general condition can be signs of pneumonia. The child must see the doctor without fail! The main cause of dry cough in children under 5 years of age is the expressed viscosity of phlegm. The kid simply can not cough it out. Be sure to consult a pediatrician about the need for mucolytics - drugs that dilute sputum. To ease the condition of the baby at night, observe the following recommendations. Before going to bed, carefully ventilate the room, try to moisten it. Even if the crumb sleeps without a pillow, lay it so that the upper half of the trunk is raised by 45 °. Before bedtime, clean the spout, if necessary, drip vasoconstrictive droplets. Every two hours, change the position of the baby's body. If the baby wakes up, offer him a warm drink.