HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Coughing In A Toddler?

My three year old has been coughing constantly and She hasn t ate any solid food in days. All of a sudden while coughing, she begins to vomit & her nose starts to bleed. But she is not acting sick at all, other than whining. Last Tuesday she went to the doctor & was prescribed albuterol for her breathing machine & antibiotics for an ear infection. What could be the reason for the coughing & not eating? Should I take her to the hospital?
Wed, 31 May 2023
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,

Frequent coughing in children is usually caused by respiratory infections, such as the common cold, flu, bronchitis, or pneumonia. It's possible that your child's cough and loss of appetite could be related to the ear infection she was prescribed antibiotics for, as ear infections can sometimes cause coughing and make it difficult to swallow.

It's important to note that vomiting and nosebleeds are not common symptoms of respiratory infections or ear infections. Vomiting during a coughing episode can sometimes indicate that your child's cough is causing her to gag or swallow excessive mucus. Nosebleeds can sometimes occur when children are coughing hard or blowing their nose frequently, as this can irritate the nasal passages and cause tiny blood vessels to break.

If your child's symptoms persist or worsen, you should take her to see a doctor as soon as possible. It's possible that her coughing could be caused by something more serious, such as asthma or pneumonia, which would require medical attention. Additionally, her loss of appetite could be a sign of dehydration, so it's important to make sure she is getting enough fluids.

In the meantime, you can try to soothe your child's cough by encouraging her to drink plenty of fluids and using a cool mist humidifier in her room. Avoid giving her cough medicine without first consulting with her doctor. If your child's symptoms are severe, she is having difficulty breathing, or she seems lethargic or unresponsive, seek emergency medical attention immediately.

If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Coughing In A Toddler?

Hi, Frequent coughing in children is usually caused by respiratory infections, such as the common cold, flu, bronchitis, or pneumonia. It s possible that your child s cough and loss of appetite could be related to the ear infection she was prescribed antibiotics for, as ear infections can sometimes cause coughing and make it difficult to swallow. It s important to note that vomiting and nosebleeds are not common symptoms of respiratory infections or ear infections. Vomiting during a coughing episode can sometimes indicate that your child s cough is causing her to gag or swallow excessive mucus. Nosebleeds can sometimes occur when children are coughing hard or blowing their nose frequently, as this can irritate the nasal passages and cause tiny blood vessels to break. If your child s symptoms persist or worsen, you should take her to see a doctor as soon as possible. It s possible that her coughing could be caused by something more serious, such as asthma or pneumonia, which would require medical attention. Additionally, her loss of appetite could be a sign of dehydration, so it s important to make sure she is getting enough fluids. In the meantime, you can try to soothe your child s cough by encouraging her to drink plenty of fluids and using a cool mist humidifier in her room. Avoid giving her cough medicine without first consulting with her doctor. If your child s symptoms are severe, she is having difficulty breathing, or she seems lethargic or unresponsive, seek emergency medical attention immediately. If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician