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My baby coughs continuously at night. Please suggest a cure.

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Hi doctor,

My baby is two years old and she is having cough from last 15 to 20 days. While in sleep she is coughing continuously. During daytime, no coughing occurs. I gave her Levolin one teaspoon two times a day for three days but no change. Please suggest.
Answered by Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy

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MD Pediatrics

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Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy is an experienced Pediatrician with extensive years of clinical practice. She specializes in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Her expertise includes preventive care, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and management of childhood illnesses. With a compassionate and family-centered approach, Dr. Reddy is dedicated to supporting healthy growth and development, while guiding parents in nurturing their child’s overall well-being.

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Hello,

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Assuming that your baby has no other symptoms such as fever or runny nose accompanying the cough, my understanding is that this is a very simple issue of post nasal drip aggravating the gag reflex. This means that nasal secretions flow back into the throat causing a continuous cough like response. My suggestion would be to make the baby sleep with the head on an elevated surface as a pillow and also please avoid cold beverages and citrus foods, particularly after 5 PM. Try this for two to three days. If any symptoms arise please feel free to ask me.

For more information consult a pediatrician online.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 13, 2018
Reviewed At February 17, 2024

Education:

MD Pediatrics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy is an experienced Pediatrician with extensive years of clinical practice. She specializes in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Her expertise includes preventive care, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and management of childhood illnesses. With a compassionate and family-centered approach, Dr. Reddy is dedicated to supporting healthy growth and development, while guiding parents in nurturing their child’s overall well-being.

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Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy
Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy

Pediatrics

Education:

MD Pediatrics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy is an experienced Pediatrician with extensive years of clinical practice. She specializes in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Her expertise includes preventive care, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and management of childhood illnesses. With a compassionate and family-centered approach, Dr. Reddy is dedicated to supporting healthy growth and development, while guiding parents in nurturing their child’s overall well-being.

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