What Causes Cough Like Sound While Sleeping In Infant?

Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015

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Question : hi doc my child is 2 month old while sleeping n eating she is making some noice... like cough or of somesort. showd to doc n he said tht its fine.

she is taking d feed well bfore but since yday she is acceptg milk once in 4 hour. is this normal

Answered by Dr. Arun (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

Usually, at this age babies sometimes have their nose blocked resulting in difficult breathing and sound.
You have already shown to your doctor and he has examined and mentioned as fine.
So don't worry.

Try saline drops for the nose to see if breathing improves.

Taking feeds once in 4 hours is ok if your baby is passing urine atleast six to eight times a day.

Wishing your baby good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari