Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy
Pediatrics
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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.
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.
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