Cough during feeding

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My 23 day old baby coughs or chokes breast milk frequently during feed. There is increased flow of milk in one of my breast. Is it normal to cough during feeding? And what can I do to prevent this.?

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Dr. Sheetal Harshal Nimkande Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Thane Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sheetal Harshal Nimkande

Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Thane

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Yes excessive milk flow can cause it . Or also if child is too hungry and cried a lot . Sucking milk hastily can cause such cough , breathing during swallowing milk will lead to milk to wind pipe and cause cough. Hold nipples with index and middle finger and press to control excessive milk flow … stop feeding when baby coughs hold him upright , let cough bouts settle and make child comfortable and then continue feeding. Since how long is such issue and whether it settles or not after following above advice will decide whether child needs further evaluation.

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Control milk flow and let baby be calm while feeding

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