Baby Coughing In Sleep- 2852 Questions Answered

Baby is 2 months and 25 days old. He is coughing while sleeping. Can you please suggest any home remedy for this

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It can be due to lost nasal drip. Use saline nasal drops to clear nose. Make sure he is active feeding well and no increased rate of breathing is there. ... Read More

Hi, My baby is sneezing sometimes and he coughs while sleep... His nose is not runny...he is having dry cough... What would be the reason... He is also not showing any interest in eating food...only drinks milk... He is also have CMPA..? How to ease cough at night ?

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Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings looks like a viral need to start medicine kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you through ... Read More

Hello doctor my daughter is 10 month old. In last 3 days baby is coughing at night. Her nose is blocked. Giving her nasoclear did not improve. She is snoring at night. From yesterday she has fever. Giving her sumol drops fever reduces. Yellow mucus come from her nose .When she coughs its sounds like mucus becoming dry and its stucks.

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Dr. Sravani KotamsettiPediatrician | Kakinada

Please consult physically ... Read More

Baby is 16 months old. Baby is coughing intermittently while sleeping only since last 2 days. She is not coughing while awake. Please advise.

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Dr. Sathyaprakash shunmugavelPediatrician | Madurai

Probably seasonal. Needs consultation .give hot water and hot liquids such as soup . Look for any nasal block or running nose. ... Read More

My baby is 11.5 months old and she has been sleeping too much since yesterday.She doesn't want to sit. She is becoming so weak. She has a cold and cough and is taking medicine for that. Is sleeping too much because of something else??

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Dr. Vinit M MehtaPediatrician | Vadodara

It may be due to cold and the cold medicine that child is sleeping a lot. Check the dose of cold medicine. Danger signs: Not taking liquids, Irritable or lethargic, Decreased urine frequency. ... Read More

I have dry cough due to cold, While sleeping I coughed in front of my sleeping baby twice are there chances that he might also get cough since he was sleeping???I am worrying that he might get an infection through I accidentally coughed in front of him.baby is 4 months old

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Dr. Ria MittalPediatrician | Mohali

It might be possible. Just keep ur face covered while coughing. ... Read More

In day time there is noproblem of cough but when child is sleeping because of cough not able to sleep.

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Dr. Pandurang SawantPediatrician | Pune

Provide proper details ... Read More

Having cough since birth, now the baby is 45day old, but from yesterday she is unable to sleep. Taking feed properly. While breathing making sound.

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Dr. Trupti ShettyPediatrician | Pune

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Since your baby is so young he will need physical consultation. Please get him to a pediatrician ASAP ... Read More

While I am sleeping getting sever cough ..un able to sleep after .. some what sore throat in sleep when I get up and taken so water I didn't get any cough and sore throat .again while iam sleeping getting same

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Dr. Rahul RGeneral Practitioner | Kollam

There may be so many reasons for cough but your problem may be related to aspiration of your saliva or GERD. So please explain everything in detail ... Read More

My baby had a runny nose and today is the fourth day and from yesterday she is coughing and her mucus became a little thick.. she is coughing mostly while sleeping.. pls guide what to do?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Akila MariappanHomoeopath | Madurai

What about her age?? ... Read More

Dear Doctor, I’m writing about my 9-month-old son, who has had a cough for the past 3 weeks. He coughs a few times during the day, but it seems more frequent at night and early in the morning. The cough sounds wet/productive. He took Ascoril LS Junior syrup 10 days as prescribed by our doctor. There were periods of slight improvement, but the

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Dr. Goli RaniPediatrician | Tirupati

Its like allergic cough but before confirming further evaluation is needed For any details contact me on practo ... Read More

My son age is 1 month baby suffering from cold cough and tight tummy crying intense on night last week doctor gave cough cold medicine and antibiotics and nebulizer to use every 6 hours then breathing and nose block relief somehow today I consultant senior pediatric doc my son birth weight is 2.9 kgs today at 4 weeks weight is 3.7 kgs and length is

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Dr. Shebin C EPediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings kindly consult doctor through for proper history and medication ... Read More

How i can set the sleep schedule for my baby. My baby is 20 days old i want to understand and regularise his schedule as early as possible.

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Dr. Aswini PPediatrician | Hyderabad

20 days old is difficult to schedule sleep As baby required feeding every 2-3 hourly once ,the rest they are mostly sleeping As the baby grows around 3-4 months , they start demand feeding where you ... Read More

Hi, my baby girl is 3.5 month old and weighs 5.9 kg as of Dec 20, 2025. Can she sleep more than 6 hrs at night ? Can I allow till 7 or 8 hrs? Would their throat become dry if I leave her to sleep that long without feed? Please recommend. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. NagarajuPediatrician | Kurnool

U can feed during sleep also ... Dnt leave , u must feed her ... Read More

Why do my baby sleeps at day time and awake during night? How to change the sleeping habit of my baby? He is a preterm baby 2 months old now and he cries often for no reason.

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Dr. Shiv Tej NPediatrician | Bangalore

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It is very common for young babies—especially preterm infants—to sleep more during the day and stay awake at night. This happens because their biological clock (day–night rhythm) is still immature. D ... Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, For Female, 65 years, Bronchial Asthma. Issue: Coughing during Night while sleeping. No coughing in Day time. Ongoing medications: Flutiflo-ft, Montek, Nebulization: leolin 0.63, Budecort 0.5 mg; both BD, cough syrup. These medicines are working but NOT able to control Night time coughing while sleeping. Could you please suggest wha

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Dr. Vivek GautamPulmonologist | Greater Noida

kindly connect with all your documents and reports ... Read More

My son recovered from a long cough for almost 1.5 months which used to come when he sleeps(noon/night). 2 week after that he got fever and we have paracetamol(3.5ml twice 6 hrs gap) and next day he recovered. After that he got dry cough and runny nose. Now he is coughing during the day and also when goes for sleep(noon/night) it gets worse. During

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Dr. Anveshini UppuletiPediatrician | Warangal

It's difficult to comment without examining the child in person. You can try honey and sips of warm water for dry cough. Can try face mask. Keep child warm. Cough is a symptom of some underlying prob ... Read More

My baby age is 2.5 and i having disturbed sleep at night and dreams too much at night.Any tips for us for reduce disturbed sleep.Sleeps peacefully in morning for around 2 hours

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Dr. Mohd Faisal ZohebPediatrician | Hyderabad

I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

Baby has running nose and severe cough. Nasal drops alone given by pediatrician as chest is clear after examination. Can u give kufril LS drops for cough. Weight 7.3 kg. Pl confirm the dosage

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Dr. Kanika AroraEar-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Navi Mumbai

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Nebulize with saline twicely Put Carvol capsule on clothes Use Nasoclear nasal drops 2 drops qid Use only dis If chest is bad then only give kufril ls ... Read More

Heard news that cough syrups for babies are getting banned. My 10 month old baby son is having cough. We consulted the doctor, and they prescribed cough syrup Mcbery Oral drops. https://pharmeasy.in/online-medicine-order/macbery-oral-drops-15ml-211536 Are they safe?

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Dr. Rohit JajuGeneral Physician | Zahirabad

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Yes they are safe. The banned cough syrups were from a particular pharma company which had excess ethylene glycol in them. Rest of the branded pharma companies are safe and effective to use ... Read More

My daughter is 4 months old she coughs only when she is awake from 3 days please tell us what can I do ,Can I use antibiotics ?

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Dr. Mohd Faisal ZohebPediatrician | Hyderabad

I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

Hello my baby is 3.5 years old and we are travelling. But can anyone recommend me how much dosage of Atrax by Dr Reddy to be given to baby. It was recommended by my doctor for baby's sleep. But I forgot prescription. Help please

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Dr. Mohd Faisal ZohebPediatrician | Hyderabad

Need weight of baby Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( New ... Read More

My 3 month old baby has a cold and cough type for 4 day local near by doctor suggest kurfril ls 8 drop 3 time and oxypush S nasal spray in the nasal spray 3 time there contain benzalkonium chloride 0.01% it safe to use or any other safe nasal spray for baby alternative?

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Dr. Mohd Faisal ZohebPediatrician | Hyderabad

I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

My baby is 1.3 yrs and getting frequent cold and cough due to he is not able to sleep and all day discomfort. We are giving him Sinarest AF and Viscodyn LS. Is it sufficient or anything more required.

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Dr. Mohd Faisal ZohebPediatrician | Hyderabad

I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PA ... Read More

Is it dangerous to the baby if we sleep on the side . I m into 28 weeks now. I plan to sleep left side alwaz but i end up with right side position.

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Dr. Prateeksha B SObstetrician | Bangalore

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Don't sleep on right more....left side is safe ... Read More

Mid night rise of cough for 2 times only During day cough is there on and with sleeping its getting more No cold is there Breastfeeding is proper But baby vomits all the milk after taking one feed while coughing during noon time Kindly suggest precautionary measures

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Dr. Aswini PPediatrician | Hyderabad

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Kindly consult as baby needs through examination ... Read More

My baby do not hve cold and fever still coughing. He is 6 month old. And born on 37 th week of pregnancy with birth weight 2400 g . Is it normal for him to cough please explain?

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Dr. Aswini PPediatrician | Hyderabad

It’s normal for baby to cough Don’t make baby to like down flat in bed …keep head and shoulder up If persistent cough kindly consult, as cough can occur even without cold and fever ... Read More

My 1 year baby is not sleeping properly at night since 5 days occassionally she is crying and unable to sleep peacefully can you please suggest what would be caused and what should I do for her

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Dr. Prathibha ReddyPediatrician | Hyderabad

May b due to feed . Give feeding Chek for nose block or any hypothermia . As it is rainy season . ... Read More

I have a 5 months baby. I did bath 2 times morning and night 7.30 PM. Baby sleep at 8.15 PM. But he wakes 10.30,12,2,4 like that. That means every 2 hours he wakes.or sometimes he wakes every 1 hour. I did my room also dark. But why this night time is not yet scheduled? Please suggest any ideas for this night time sleep schedule.

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Dr. Prathibha ReddyPediatrician | Hyderabad

For feeding they will wake . It’s common . Feed him and make him sleep . ... Read More

Dear Respected Doctors my 6 months old baby have coughing problem since last few days. Sometime cough came from nose and sometime she use to coughing loudly.. can I use nosal drops for coughing, I live in remote place so please help me.. Thank you.

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Dr. Amit ShuklaPediatrician | Lucknow

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Baby coughing in sleep

Baby is 2 months and 25 days old. He is coughing while sleeping. Can you please suggest any home remedy for this

Hi, My baby is sneezing sometimes and he coughs while sleep... His nose is not runny...he is having dry cough... What would be the reason... He is also not showing any interest in eating food...only drinks milk... He is also have CMPA..? How to ease cough at night ?

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Baby is 16 months old. Baby is coughing intermittently while sleeping only since last 2 days. She is not coughing while awake. Please advise.

My baby is 11.5 months old and she has been sleeping too much since yesterday.She doesn't want to sit. She is becoming so weak. She has a cold and cough and is taking medicine for that. Is sleeping too much because of something else??

I have dry cough due to cold, While sleeping I coughed in front of my sleeping baby twice are there chances that he might also get cough since he was sleeping???I am worrying that he might get an infection through I accidentally coughed in front of him.baby is 4 months old

In day time there is noproblem of cough but when child is sleeping because of cough not able to sleep.

Having cough since birth, now the baby is 45day old, but from yesterday she is unable to sleep. Taking feed properly. While breathing making sound.

While I am sleeping getting sever cough ..un able to sleep after .. some what sore throat in sleep when I get up and taken so water I didn't get any cough and sore throat .again while iam sleeping getting same

My baby had a runny nose and today is the fourth day and from yesterday she is coughing and her mucus became a little thick.. she is coughing mostly while sleeping.. pls guide what to do?

How i can set the sleep schedule for my baby. My baby is 20 days old i want to understand and regularise his schedule as early as possible.

Hi, my baby girl is 3.5 month old and weighs 5.9 kg as of Dec 20, 2025. Can she sleep more than 6 hrs at night ? Can I allow till 7 or 8 hrs? Would their throat become dry if I leave her to sleep that long without feed? Please recommend. Thanks in advance.

Why do my baby sleeps at day time and awake during night? How to change the sleeping habit of my baby? He is a preterm baby 2 months old now and he cries often for no reason.

My baby age is 2.5 and i having disturbed sleep at night and dreams too much at night.Any tips for us for reduce disturbed sleep.Sleeps peacefully in morning for around 2 hours

Baby has running nose and severe cough. Nasal drops alone given by pediatrician as chest is clear after examination. Can u give kufril LS drops for cough. Weight 7.3 kg. Pl confirm the dosage

Heard news that cough syrups for babies are getting banned. My 10 month old baby son is having cough. We consulted the doctor, and they prescribed cough syrup Mcbery Oral drops. https://pharmeasy.in/online-medicine-order/macbery-oral-drops-15ml-211536 Are they safe?

My daughter is 4 months old she coughs only when she is awake from 3 days please tell us what can I do ,Can I use antibiotics ?

Hello my baby is 3.5 years old and we are travelling. But can anyone recommend me how much dosage of Atrax by Dr Reddy to be given to baby. It was recommended by my doctor for baby's sleep. But I forgot prescription. Help please

My 3 month old baby has a cold and cough type for 4 day local near by doctor suggest kurfril ls 8 drop 3 time and oxypush S nasal spray in the nasal spray 3 time there contain benzalkonium chloride 0.01% it safe to use or any other safe nasal spray for baby alternative?

My baby is 1.3 yrs and getting frequent cold and cough due to he is not able to sleep and all day discomfort. We are giving him Sinarest AF and Viscodyn LS. Is it sufficient or anything more required.

Is it dangerous to the baby if we sleep on the side . I m into 28 weeks now. I plan to sleep left side alwaz but i end up with right side position.

Mid night rise of cough for 2 times only During day cough is there on and with sleeping its getting more No cold is there Breastfeeding is proper But baby vomits all the milk after taking one feed while coughing during noon time Kindly suggest precautionary measures

My baby do not hve cold and fever still coughing. He is 6 month old. And born on 37 th week of pregnancy with birth weight 2400 g . Is it normal for him to cough please explain?

My 1 year baby is not sleeping properly at night since 5 days occassionally she is crying and unable to sleep peacefully can you please suggest what would be caused and what should I do for her

Dear Respected Doctors my 6 months old baby have coughing problem since last few days. Sometime cough came from nose and sometime she use to coughing loudly.. can I use nosal drops for coughing, I live in remote place so please help me.. Thank you.

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