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Is it normal for cough after choking to last the entire day in a child?
Query: Hi doctor, My niece, who is 1 year and 8 months old, got choked today when she drank her milk. She got cough because of the choke, but the cough keeps coming back the whole day. I thought it was just a simple choke as it is just milk. Why does it last for the whole day? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Choking while drinking occurs because infants airways are small. Also, if the baby is drinking milk fast some of it can go into the windpipe. Cough reflex immediately after choking is the body's protective mechanism to expel it out. Your niece is still coughing, so ... Read Full »