The 8 Most Common Reasons Why Babies Can Get Coughed

JAKARTA - Coughing in babies is often a source of concern for parents. His small and helpless voice can make anyone immediately worry. But actually coughing is a normal body mechanism to keep the respiratory tract clean. Even so, not all coughs have the same meaning, and understanding the type and cause can help you calm your heart and know when to act immediately.

Adapted from Parents, Friday, December 12, coughs due to colds or virus infections such as flu generally appear as dry coughs accompanied by nasal congestion or turbulent mucus. And often this time it can still be managed by home care such as maintaining air humidity and hydration of babies.

However, if a cough develops into a heavier voice or accompanied by fever, pain, or difficulty breathing, there is a possibility that more serious conditions such as pneumonia, broncholitis, or even COVID-19 that resembles a cold cough need to be considered.

Some types of cough have their own characteristics, such as coughing 'DOgong' which is often associated with cropping conditions, where the upper respiratory tract swells and makes a sound similar to a Barking when the child is breathing.

Meanwhile, coughing fast, which is marked by the release of colored mucus, can be a sign of infection in the lower respiratory tract.

In cases of cough or pertussis, intense cough and spasmodic sounds can be an indication of potentially serious conditions, especially in infants whose immunization is not yet complete, so medical treatment is needed immediately.

In addition, coughs in babies can also appear when they choke on foreign objects stuck in the throat. If this happens suddenly and without any signs of illness before, medical attention must be sought immediately because this could be an emergency situation.

Distinguishing a normal cough and requiring the help of a doctor is key. Light coughs that follow symptoms such as runny noses will often subside with rest, maintain body fluids, and use humidifiers for air humidity. While coughs accompanied by difficulty breathing, fast breathing, or skin tone changes require immediate medical evaluation.

In the end, parents are the best experts to recognize changes in your little one. Paying attention to the duration of the cough, the type of sound you produce, and other signs that accompany you to cough will help you determine whether the cough is just a natural response to the body. Or is an alarm that indicates the need for professional intervention.