Why is my baby cough not going away?

Why won’t my babies cough go away?

The vast majority of baby coughs are caused by viral illness and will resolve on their own, so chances are you don’t need to worry (or run to the doctor). If you’re concerned about the sound of your baby’s cough or it has gone on for more than 10 to 14 days, contact your doctor.

How long is too long for a baby to have a cough?

See your GP if your child has a persistent cough, fever and breathing difficulties that affect sleep or daily life. Most children with coughs don’t need special treatment. If a cough lasts longer than four weeks, children might need treatment or further investigation.

What causes prolonged coughing in babies?

Common causes of cough include: Infection. Colds, flu, and croup can all lead to a lingering cough for kids. Colds tend to cause a mild to moderate hacking cough; the flu a sometimes severe, dry cough; and croup has a “barking” cough mostly at night with noisy breathing.

What are RSV symptoms in babies?

What are the symptoms of RSV in a child?

• Runny nose.
• Fever.
• Cough.
• Short periods without breathing (apnea)
• Trouble eating, drinking, or swallowing.
• Wheezing.
• Flaring of the nostrils or straining of the chest or stomach while breathing.
• Breathing faster than usual, or trouble breathing.

What can I do to help my baby stop coughing?

It could be due to post-nasal drip from the back of your child’s throat.

1. Use saline nasal drops. You can buy these over-the-counter nasal drops at a pharmacy. …
2. Offer fluids. …
3. Offer honey. …
4. Elevate your child’s head when sleeping. …
5. Add moisture with a humidifier. …
6. Talk a walk in cold air. …
7. Apply vapor rub. …
8. Use essential oils.

What home remedy is good for a baby cough?

Coughing: Use homemade cough medicines.

1. Age 3 months to 1 year. Give warm clear fluids (such as apple juice or lemonade). …
2. Age 1 year and older. Use Honey ½ to 1 teaspoon (2 to 5 ml) as needed. …
3. Age 6 years and older. Use Cough Drops to decrease the tickle in the throat. …
4. Coughing fits.

When should I worry about a cough?

Call your doctor if your cough (or your child’s cough) doesn’t go away after a few weeks or if it also involves any one of these: Coughing up thick, greenish-yellow phlegm. Wheezing. Experiencing a fever.

Should I take my baby to the doctor for a cough?

Always call your doctor if a child under the age of 3 months develops a cough and fever. The cough seems to be related to a specific activity or substance. If your child always coughs after physical exertion, he or she may have asthma, a respiratory condition that requires medical management.