When a baby encounters sinusitis, occasional mild coughing at night may be caused by secretions slightly irritating their airways. However, if the coughing is frequent or accompanied by other symptoms, it may be related to health issues such as colds or allergic rhinitis, and timely medical diagnosis and treatment should be sought.
At home, if the room temperature is too low at night or there is a cold breeze blowing, the baby’s airway mucosa may react to the cold air, triggering coughing. Parents should appropriately add clothing and bedding to prevent the baby from getting cold. Sinusitis may cause purulent secretions to accumulate in the throat, resulting in persistent coughing. Using saline to wash the nasal passages as advised by a doctor can help alleviate this condition.
Apart from the aforementioned situations, the baby’s cough may also be caused by pathological factors. For example, a decreased immune response makes the baby more susceptible to bacterial or viral infections that can lead to colds, accompanied by symptoms like nasal congestion and runny nose. In severe cases, this can lead to complications such as pharyngitis, bronchitis, or even fever, necessitating the use of related medications like children’s paracetamol and chlorpheniramine granules as per medical advice. Allergic rhinitis is also a common cause; exposure to allergens such as pollen or dust mites can cause inflammation and congestion in the nasal cavity, resulting in nasal discomfort and possibly affecting the lower respiratory tract, thus timely intervention with medications like desloratadine syrup is necessary. Additionally, acute rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, and adenoid hypertrophy can also trigger similar symptoms, making targeted treatment crucial.
In daily care, keeping the baby warm and maintaining a suitable indoor environment with regular ventilation are important measures to prevent and alleviate such symptoms.
