0-12 Months Baby Cough: Kab Fikar Karein?
A cough in a small baby is scary, especially at night. Most baby coughs are caused by a simple cold and settle on their own, but a baby under 12 months can get worse quickly, so it helps to know what is normal and what is not. Learn when to worry about a baby's cough, what is safe to do at home, which medicines to avoid, and when to see a doctor (0 to 12 months). When to Worry About a Baby's Cough Before treating the cough, undress the baby down to the nappy and watch the chest for one minute. Trouble breathing matters more than the cough itself. Important: Under 3 months, any fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is an emergency. Take the baby to a doctor at once and do not give any medicine first. How Urgent What You Notice Hospital emergency now Struggling for each breath, can barely cry, ribs or chest pulling in, grunting, blue or grey lips or face, pauses in breathing, floppy or hard to wake, blood in the cough, heavy drooling, trouble swallowing Doctor the same ...
