The causes of choking and coughing in newborns are different. Choking and coughing in newborns is mainly caused by foreign objects such as milk or water entering the throat or trachea when drinking water or milk, while coughing is mainly caused by cold or bacterial or viral infections. Choking and coughing are different in duration. Choking coughs are shorter and tend to be more violent, while coughs are usually longer and last for several days. In addition, the newborn’s choking cough does not have any health consequences, but if it is severe, the newborn should be helped to expel the foreign body as soon as possible under the guidance of a doctor. Coughing may endanger the health of newborns, it is recommended that newborns with coughing symptoms should consult a doctor in a timely manner, and if necessary, newborns can also use cough suppressant medication to deal with.