Babies Chest Congestion and Cough

Chest congestion and cough commonly happens in babies. It can be stressful for mother even it does not look like serious disease. However, we will never know whether it is such kind of common cold or another serious problem.

Symptom & causes

the most symptom of chest congestion is a wet cough. You babies may be difficult in breathing that may need immediate medical treatment. Chest congestion often causes by the cold and other factors included different viruses like flu. Another cause of chest congestion is RSV or respiratory syncytial virus. It is similar to the cold that can be serious for the younger infants. This virus may be harder for infants immune to fight off. So that is why, seeing the doctor soon is highly suggested.

Treatment and Prevention

one of the treatments to overcome the chest congestion is taking your baby into the bathroom. Turn on a hot shower and then close the door. While the steam fills the bathroom, you can start patting your baby’s back firmly. For preventing the chest congestion, you ought to continue breastfeeding since it will provide more immune and antibodies for your baby to fight the viruses that can cause baby chest congestion and cough.