What to do if your 0-6 month old baby has a dry cough

Dry cough in infants aged 0-6 months may be caused by improper feeding or environmental stimuli, and can be relieved by removing the triggers. However, dry cough in infants may also be caused by upper respiratory tract infections and other diseases, which have different causes and different treatments. 0 ~ 6 months infant dry cough may be the baby eating too fast caused by choking, can pat the baby’s back, generally can be relieved, and need to adjust the baby’s breastfeeding speed. In addition, the baby dry cough may also be related to the dry environment, more dusty air, etc. You can give your baby more water, and keep the room ventilated, and closely observe the baby’s condition. When your baby has an upper respiratory tract infection, it can also cause a dry cough, which may be accompanied by fever, sneezing and nasal congestion. Viral infections can be relieved with oral antiviral solution, while bacterial infections can be treated with anti-infective drugs such as amoxicillin and cefotaxime. If the dry cough is caused by allergies, you need to find allergens and avoid them, and if necessary, consult a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions for anti-allergy treatment. 0~6 months infant dry cough, exclude physiological factors, should be timely consultation, identify the cause of the disease, and targeted treatment.