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Should I Be Worried About My Baby Coughing After A Fall?

My 20 months old fell from the counter top landed on her back. She cried a lil. Then tried to cough something. Nothing came out and she was quiet a little then started playing again like normal. She drank her milk and started playing with her ball. Should I be worried.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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I understand your concerns. Since she had a bad fall, it's important to look at the following things atleast for next 1 day. In case you feel that anything is abnormal, take her for a paediatrician check up.
- her breathing pattern and effort of breathing.
- Her activity and range of movement of extremities and spine.
- Tolerating feeds as before or not.
- check for any obvious swelling, abrasion or bruise.
- rule out any hepatoma. Keep a check on pulses.

Hopefully this will be useful. Take care and be careful in future.
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Should I Be Worried About My Baby Coughing After A Fall?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I understand your concerns. Since she had a bad fall, it s important to look at the following things atleast for next 1 day. In case you feel that anything is abnormal, take her for a paediatrician check up. - her breathing pattern and effort of breathing. - Her activity and range of movement of extremities and spine. - Tolerating feeds as before or not. - check for any obvious swelling, abrasion or bruise. - rule out any hepatoma. Keep a check on pulses. Hopefully this will be useful. Take care and be careful in future.